To undertake basic and applied research on the major sub tropical horticultural crops grown in Lower Pulney hills and evolving improved agro techniques in crop improvement, crop production and protection.
Technology dissemination through outreach programmes
To serve as a repository of scientific information and centre of learning in sub-tropical crops to under Graduate and post graduate students of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University and other Institutions.
Production and supply of quality planting materials in spices and subtropical fruit crops.