Awards and Honours
The Scientists of this Directorate have obtained various medals and awards viz., ICAR Best AICRP Award (STCR & Micronutrients); ISSS South Zone Award; FAI- Golden Jubilee Award; Science City – Tamil Nadu Young Women Scientist Award; Australian Endeavour Award Ambassador; Endeavour AIEC Research Fellow; Common Wealth award and TNAU – Niche area award in recognition of their contribution towards research and teaching.