List of University Research Projects in Horticultural Crops
| S. No. | Name | Name and Number of URP (including Core Projects) in progress | Project Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Dr. S. Subramaniam
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/FLO/2017/001
Effect of foliar application of humic acid and silisic acid on growth, yield and quality of marigold (Tagetus erecta) cv. coimbatore local yellow |
Oct 2017 – Oct 2020 |
| 2. | HCRI/CBE/HOR/SPC/2013/001
Evaluation of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.) genotypes under coconut eco system.
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April 2013 Mar 2015 | |
| 3. | Dr. T. Sumathi
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HC & RI/CBE/HOR/SPC/2018/001
Evaluation of remunerative intercrops through farmer participatory approach for sustainable income to oilpalm growers |
June 2018 to March 2021 |
| 4. | HC & RI/CBE/HOR/VEG/2019/003
Screening of rootstocks for drought tolerance and uniformity in moringa (Moringa oleifera)
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October 2019 to September 2022 | |
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Department of Fruit Science |
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| 5. | Dr. M. Aneesa Rani
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/ FRU/2020/001
Development of a dwarf gyno-dioecious papaya variety through induced mutagenesis and selection from segregating OP progenies |
October 2019- September 2022 |
| 6. | Dr. C. Kavitha
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/FRU/2014/007
Standardization of in vitro mass propagation protocol by micrografting in grapes (Vitis vinifera L.) |
May, 2014 to April, 2018 |
| 7. | HCRI/CBE/HOR/FRU/2015/008
Standardization of integrated nutrient management practice for enhancing productivity and quality in grape (Vitis vinifera L.) var. Red Globe |
June 2015 to May 2018 | |
| 8. | HCRI/CBE/HOR/FRU/2018/CP142
Studies on the effect of ozonated water on post harvest quality, shelf life and pesticide residues in grape cv. Muscat Hamburg |
2018-19 | |
| 9. | Dr. D. Vidhya
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/ FRU/2013/003
Improvement of guava (Psidium guajava) through selection and inter-varietal hybridization |
July, 2013 to July, 2021 |
| Department of Vegetable Science | |||
| 10. | Dr. T. Saraswathi
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HCRI/KDL/HOR/SPC/2017/001
Performance evaluation of garlic genotypes grown in open field and poly house condition for yield and quality |
Nov 2017 to Oct 2019 |
| 11. | Dr.V. Rajashree
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/VEG/2019/002
Development of F1 hybrids in Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata Duch. ex Poir.) for high yield and high carotene content |
March 2019- March 2021 |
| 12. | Dr. H. Usha Nandhini Devi
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/VEG/2016/002
Screening of chilli germplasm for yield, quality and tolerance to Leaf Curl Virus Core Project : HCRI/CBE/HOR/VEG/2018/CP079 Performance assessment of climate resilient F1 hybrids in chilli (Capsicum annuum.L) for drought tolerance and yield |
Jan 2016-Nov 2019
Nov 2018-Mar 2020 |
| 13. | Dr. K. Shoba Thingalmanian
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HCRI/ CBE /HOR/VEG/2019/001
URP No. 897 Development of high yielding F1 hybrids with yellow vein mosaic virus (YVMV) and enation leaf curl virus resistance (ELCV ) resistance in bhendi (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench |
January 2019- August 2024 |
| 14. | Dr. B.K. Savitha
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HCRI/ CBE /HOR/VEG/2019/004
Evaluation and selection of locally preferred genotypes for Western zone of Tamil Nadu |
December 2019- November 2021 |
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Department of Spices and Plantation crops |
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| 15. | Dr. S. Balakrishnan
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/SPC/2018/CP020
Year round organic production of coriander for greens in shade net house |
2018-2020 |
| 16. | HCRI/CBE/HOR/SPC/2018/CP144
Studies on in situ decomposition of coconut boles and roots retained in the soil |
2018-2020 | |
| 17. | Dr. N. Shoba
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/SPC/2019/003
Standardization of packaging for curry leaf for export |
January 2020 to
December 2022 |
| 18. | HCRI/CBE/HOR/SPC/2014/003 Germplasm collection, evaluation and assessment of curry leaf genotypes for yield and quality parameters Curry leaf | June 2014 to
May 2018 |
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| 19. | Dr. A. Ramar
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/SPC/2018/CP083
Effect of bio-stimulants and growth regulators on growth, yield and quality of coriander (Coriandrum sativum) and fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) |
2018-2020 |
| 20. | Dr.K.Venkatesan | HCRI/CBE/ HOR/ SPC/2019/002
Effect of fertigation on growth, yield and productivity of tall varieties of coconut |
October 2019- September 2022 |
| 21. | Dr. M. Mohanalakshmi
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HCRI/CBE/ HOR/ SPC/2019/004
Evaluation of combined effect of micronutrients and fungicides to control leaf spot in curry leaf (Murraya koenigi Spreng). |
December 2019 to
November 2021 |
| 22. | Dr. V. Jegadeeswari
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HCRI/CBE/ HOR/ SPC/2019/001
New Standardization of protocol for on farm decomposition of cocoa leaf litter and pod waste |
May 2019 to
Nov. 2021 |
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Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture |
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| 23. | Dr .K. Rajamani
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/MED/2018/CP021
Development of micro tuber technology for cost effective multiplication of quality planting material in Gloriosa superba |
Oct’ 2018 to Mar’ 2019
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| 24. | Dr. M. Ganga
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/ FLO/2017/002
Evaluation and clonal selection in underutilized jasmine species
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Sep 2017
to Aug 2020 |
| 25. | New – Evaluation and clonal selection in Jasminum multiflorum to identify viable types for commercial cultivation | Mar 2019
to Feb 2022 |
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| 26. | Dr. P. Aruna
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Core Project: HCRI/CBE/HOR/FLO/2018/CP146
Standardization of pro tray technology for tuberose mass multiplication using bulblets |
2018-2019 |
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Department of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops |
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| 27. | Dr. J. Suresh
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HCBE/CBE/HOR/MED/2019/003
Standardization of propagation technique for java tea (Orthosiphon stamineus L.) |
December 2019 to
October 2021 |
| 28. | Dr. L. Nalina
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/MED/2016/002
Characterization and evaluation of Gymnema sylvestreR.Br
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Jan’2016 to Jan’2019 |
| 29. | HCRI/CBE/HOR/MED/2019/001
Identification of high yielding genotype in gymnema for high yield and quality
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September 2019 to August 2022 | |
| 30. | HCRI/CBE/HOR/MED/2019/002
Evaluation of promising varieties of palmarosa for high biomass and essential oil content under Tamil Nadu conditions
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September 2019 to August 2022 | |
| 31. | Dr. S. Padmapriya
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/FRU/2018/CP143
Standardization of grafting and cutting methods in guava (Psidium guajava L.) for commercial multiplication |
2018-20 |
| 32. | Dr.I.Geethalakshmi
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HCRI/CBE/HOR/MED/2016/002
Induced mutagenesis for improving the biomass in senna (Cassia angustifolia) |
Jan’ 2018 to Feb’ 2021 |
List of External Funded Projects operated
| S.No. | Schemes | Year | Allocation of Fund
(in lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | ICAR-Sweet Tamarind | 2004-2008 | 8.56 |
| 2. | Bio- Efficacy | 2005-2007 | 2.66 |
| 3. | Mahamaya | 2006-2008 | 2.66 |
| 4. | IPI-PAPAYA | 2007-2008 | 4.18 |
| 5. | NABARD | 2007-2008 | 4.44 |
| 6. | PRSV | 2007-2009 | 2.30 |
| 7. | Boom Flower | 2007-2008 | 0.40 |
| 8. | Mycoplex in Banana | 2008-2009 | 2.75 |
| 9. | Seaweed extract | 2008 – 09 | 1.25 |
| 10. | NADP Scheme | 2008-2010 | 4.63 |
| 11. | MFPI Waste Utilization | 2008-2010 | 24.50 |
| 12. | NHM-Model Nurseery | 2008-2010 | 20.92 |
| 13. | Cypress | 2008-2010 | 10.00 |
| 14. | NAIP – Flowers | 2008-2014 | 486.30 |
| 15. | Smart Fresh Mango | 2008-2010 | 3.30 |
| 16. | NAIP-Mango | 2009-2012 | 103.17 |
| 17. | Syngenta | 2010-2011 | 2.47 |
| 18. | PAPAYA-DUS | 2011-2017 | 33.58 |
| 19. | NHB – Nursery scheme | 2011-2016 | 42.25 |
| 20. | NHM-TANHODA | 2011-2012 | 0.50 |
| 21. | ICAR-Flagship Programme | 2014-2016 | 19.64 |
| 22. | GOI-MIDH | 2015-2016 | 16.16 |
| 12. | NHM-Model Nurseery | 2008-2010 | 20.92 |
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Total |
817.54 lakhs | ||
Externally funded projects
HC & RI, Coimbatore
| S.No. | Title of the Project | Funded by | Budget
( Rs in lakhs) |
Period | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Kraft foods/ HC&RI/ CBE/ SPC/2013/R001 Sustainable cocoa production in Tamil Nadu, India | Cadbury India Ltd. | 249.00 | 2013 – 2018 | |
| 2. | DST/HCRI/CBE/SPC/2014/D002
Improvement of science and technology infrastructure in higher educational institutions |
DST-FIST | 52.00 | 2014-2019 | |
| 3. | GOI-CSS-NHM Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture | DASD,Calicut | 14.39 | 2016-2017 | |
| 4. | NADP (RKVY) scheme- Promotion of Organic cultivation for quality black pepper production from Kolli hills of Tamil Nadu | GOI and Govt. of Tamil Nadu
(40%) |
10.69 | 2016-2017 | |
| 5. | Farmers training programme entitled Improved techniques in cocoa cultivation | GOI- DCCD, Kochi | 4.50 | 2014-2017 | |
| 6. | AICRP on spices- Project mode – Nutmeg crop improvement | ICAR – AICRP, IISR, Kozhikode | 1.00 | 2016-2017 | |
| Total | 331.58 | ||||
Department of vegetable Crops, HC & RI,
| S. No. | Scheme | Total
(Rs in lakhs) |
Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GOI – DST – SERC – Fast Track-Young scientist scheme on Molecular tagging of genes for shoot and fruit borer resistance in brinjal and developing tools for marker assisted selection (E.28PG) | 13.68 | OPA-15 407 SCAR marker monitoring resistance for FSB was identified and this marker was tested in the Solanum viarum gene introgressed lines |
| 2 | Private Agencies – ICAR 31 FULLY Finance scheme – Emeritus scientist scheme Identification of (Moringa oleider Lam) genotypes with high seed oil for industrial exploitation (C 31QG) | 4.54 | 20 moringa genotypes were identified for high oil extraction |
| 3 | E-GOI-DST Standardization of grafting techniques in cucumber (Cucumis sativus) to mitigate root knot nematode and soil borne diseases (E 28 UK) | 22.10 | Cucurbita maxima was identified as suitable root stock for cucumber and grafting techniques were standardized |
| 4 | DBT scheme on Demonstration and Popularization of perennial horticultural crops under rainfed cultivation for nutritional security to mitigate malnutrition, better livelihood and upliftment of tribal farmers in western ghats of Tamil Nadu (E28UE) | 19.70 | Established orchards to six beneficiary farmers. Mandatory trainings conducted |
| 5 | NADP – Capacity building of extension officials to transfer hybrid seed production technologies in Vegetable Crops (Tomato and Okra) to improve the entrepreneurial skill for uplifting the socio economic status of rural farmers (M28BS) | 9.70 | Training on hybrid seed production techniques of tomato and okra was imparted to 70 extension officials |
| 6 | GOI-SERB Scheme on Molecular tagging of root rot Macrophomina phaseolina (E 28 VZ) | 10.00 | Root stock for brinjal was standardized for root rot disease resistance |
| 7 | NADP – BD Farmers participatory approach for maximizing the profit of pandal vegetables (M- NADP BD) | 17.25 | 20 trainings, 10 field days, 10 demonstration were conducted to impart technologies of cucurbit cultivation |
| 8 | Private Agency (World community service centre, Aliyarnagar)
Bio – Electromagnetic energy as new paradigm in improving soil health, crop productivity and drought resistance (F 37 adv) |
4.32 | Bio Electromagnetic energy with panchakavya recorded highest yield/ plant |
| 9 | ICAR Emeritus Scientist Scheme entitled on Standardization of ultra high density planting system for organic leaf production in moringa and nutrient encapsulation through nano-technological approach to fortify the milk (1021-C21UH) | 18.94 | Organic protocol for UHDP for moringa was standardized, neutraceuticals were estimated and encapsulation and nano fortification in cow milk is in progress. |
Dept. of Floriculture & Landscape Architecture
| S. No. | Project Number & Title | Funding agency | Budget out lay
(Rs. in lakhs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Value chain on flowers for domestic and export markets | ICAR – NAIP & World Bank, GOI, New Delhi,
Nov. 2008 to June 2014 |
486.30 |
| 2. | PPV/HCRI/FLS/CBE/2014/R001 –
Validation of DUS testing guidelines for jasmine |
PPV&FRA , Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, New Delhi
– Since 2011 |
21.66 |
| 3. | E- GOI – C-DAC- Blossoming and quality testing of jasmine flowers using electronic nose technology (E28 VT) | C DAC (K), MCIT, Kolkata
– April 2013 to March 2015 |
11.00 |
| 4 | ICAR/EM/HCRI/CBE/FLS/2016/R003 – Interspecific hybridization and grafting in jasmine for off-season flowering and flower quality | ICAR – Extramural project
– January 2016 to March 2017 |
19.43 |
| 5. | ICAR- EM/HCRI/CBE/FLS/2016/ R004 – Standardization of extraction methods and quantification of bio-colourants from potential ornamental flowers | ICAR – Extramural project
– January 2016 to March 2017 |
24.75 |
| 6 | GOI-DST ‘Testing of varieties of Anthurium and Crossandra’ (Scheme code: E28 AA) | GOI-DST
– 2016 to 2017 |
3.60 |
| 7. | SERB Suitability of salinity tolerance in French marigold through conventional ad molecular approaches for landscaping | GOI-DST- SERB
2016-2019 |
25.14 |
Dept. of Medicinal plants
| S.No. | Title of the scheme | Sponsoring agency | Period | Budget
(Rs. in Lakhs.) |
Achievements |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Production of elite planting materials of Medicinal and Aromatic Crops | National Medicinal Plants Board, New Delhi | 2004-2007 | 30.00 | Nursery infra structure developed for production of quality planting material |
| 2. | Coconut based intercropping of medicinal plants. | 2005-2008 | 12.00 | Adhatoda vasica, Alpinia calcarata and Costus wer promising species | |
| 3. | Standardization of post harvest techniques for Phyllanthus amarus, Tinospora cordifolia and Coleus forskohlii | 2006-2008 | 15.00 | Package for drying and storage techniques for these three species developed | |
| 4. | Development of Good Agricultural practices on Catharanthus roseus | 2008-2010 | 4.00 | GAP protocol for periwinkle developed | |
| 5. | Participatory Research to improve productivity of Gloriosa superba | Alchem International Ltd, New Delhi | 2007-2010 | 10.00 | Pollination method & fertigation schedule for seed yield and tuber multiplication standardised |
| 6. | Standardization of cost effective rapid multiplication in Glory lily lily (Gloriosa superba) | NMPB, New Delhi | 2008-2011 | 24.00 | Protocol for tuber multiplication from seed developed |
| Total : Rs. 95.00lakhs | |||||