Floriculture and Landscape Architecture

Ongoing Research Projects (2018 - 19)

S.No. Project Nos.

I

University Research Projects

5

II

AICRP-Floriculture

1 (19 Trials)

III

Externally Funded Projects

2

IV

Core Projects

3

V

Venture Capital Scheme

1

VI

Revolving Fund Scheme

1

University Research Projects

S.No. Project Duration Project Leader(s)
1 HCRI/CBE/HOR/FLO/2017/001

“Effect of foliar application of humic acid and silicic acid on growth, yield and quality of marigold  (Tagetes erecta) cv. Coimbatore Local Yellow”

Oct 2017 -Oct 2020 Dr. S. Subramanian
2

HCRI/CBE/HOR/FLO/2017/002 – Evaluation and clonal selection in underutilized Jasmine species

Sep 2017 – Aug 2020 Dr. M. Ganga
3

Evaluation and clonal selection in Jasminum multiflorum to identify viable types for commercial cultivation

Mar 2019 -Feb 2022 Dr. M. Ganga
4

HCRI/CBE/HOR/FLO/2013/006

Development of varieties in Hibiscus rosa-sinensis for high yield, quality and enhanced pigment content

Sep 2017 -Aug 2019 Dr. S.P. Thamaraiselvi
5 HCRI/CBE/HOR/FLO/2019/002

Standardization of techniques for  delayed bud opening in Nerium  (Nerium oleander L.)

Oct 2019 -Oct 2021 Dr. M. Velmurugan

University Core Projects

S.No. Project Duration Project Leader(s)
1

Standardization of photoperiod for year round production of Cut Chrysanthemum under Coimbatore conditions

2018-2019 Dr. S.P. Thamaraiselvi

2

Studies on evaluation of antioxidant property of Hibiscus rosasinensis genotypes and its stability in processed foods

2018-2019 Dr. S.P. Thamaraiselvi & Dr. V. Vennila

3

HCRI/CBE/HOR/FLO/2018/CP146 –  Standardization of protray technology for tuberose mass multiplication using bulblets

2018-2019 Dr. P. Aruna

AICRP-Floriculture Research Trials (2018-19)

S.No. Crop Project No. and title Scientist in-charge
GERMPLASM CONSERVATION AND EVALUATION (3 trials)

1

Chrysanthemum 1.4.1: Collection, evaluation and maintenance of germplasm of chrysanthemum Dr. S.P. Thamaraiselvi

2

Anthurium 1.6.1.Collection, evaluation and maintenance of germplasm of anthurium Dr. P. Aruna

3

Tuberose 1.7.1.: Collection, evaluation and maintenance of tuberose germplasm Dr. P. Aruna
CROP IMPROVEMENT (4 trials)

4

Chrysanthemum 2.3.1: Testing of new genotypes of chrysanthemum (for loose/cut flower/pot culture) Dr. S.P. Thamaraiselvi

5

Crossandra 2.5.1: Testing of new genotypes of crossandra for loose flower Dr. S.P. Thamaraiselvi

6

China Aster 2.6.1 : Testing of new genotypes of China aster Dr. P. Aruna

7

Jasmine 2.8.1.: Testing of new genotypes of Jasmine Dr. P. Aruna
CROP MANAGEMENT (5 trials)

9

Tuberose  3.1.1 : Studies on phenophase based nutrient scheduling on flower yield, quality and bulb production in tuberose. Dr. P. Aruna

10

Chrysanthemum 3.2.1: Studies on phenophase based nutrient scheduling on flower yield and quality in chrysanthemum. Dr. S.P. Thamaraiselvi

11

China Aster 3.3.1: Studies on phenophase based nutrient scheduling on flower yield and quality in China Aster. Dr. P. Aruna

12

Jasmine 3.5.1. Induction of off-season flowering in jasmine (Jasminum sambac) Dr. P. Aruna

13

Nursery 3.7.1: Standardization of alternate media for nursery industry Aglaonema, Dracaena and Spathiphyllum Dr. S.P. Thamaraiselvi
POST HARVEST TECHNOLOGY AND VALUE ADDITION ( 6 trials)

14

Tuberose 5.1.1: Standardization of chemical treatments for shelf life enhancement of loose tuberose. Dr. S.P. Thamaraiselvi

15

Tuberose 5.1.2: Testing of suitable lining materials for different packing conditions of tuberose flowers. Dr. S.P. Thamaraiselvi

16

Tuberose 5.1.3: Standardization of packaging for export of tuberose flowers Dr. S.P. Thamaraiselvi

17

Tuberose 5.1.4: Studies on use of food dyes with floral preservatives for tinting and vase life studies of tinted flowers in tuberose spikes Dr. S.P. Thamaraiselvi

18

Rose 5.2.1: Standardization of recipe for bourbon rose gulkhand. Dr. S.P. Thamaraiselvi

19

Marigold 5.4.1: Solid state fermentation technique for Marigold for extraction of carotenoids Dr. P. Aruna

Venture Capital Scheme

 ‘Strengthening infrastructural facilities and updating the Botanic Gardens’

Revolving fund scheme

Propagation of ornamental plants