THEME 5 – New Horizons: Cutting-Edge Research in Horticulture and Forestry

Exploring socio-economic trends in enhancing crop productivity involves disseminating knowledge and technologies to farmers, thereby improving their practices and productivity. It provides insights into market trends, price fluctuations, and economic policies that impact farming decisions and profitability. Additionally, it helps in understanding the social dynamics and cultural factors influencing farming communities, which facilitates the adoption of new practices. This exploration also focuses on improving the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural enterprises through better management practices and business strategies.

  • Dr. P. Irene Vethamoni – Dean, HC&RI, Coimbatore
  • Dr. J. Rajangam – Dean, HC&RI, Periyakulam
  • Dr. P. Paramaguru – Dean, HC&RI (W), Trichy
  • Dr. A. Balasubramanian – Dean, FC&RI, Mettupalayam
  • Dr. M. Ganga – Prof. & Head (Floriculture and Landscape Architecture)
  • Dr. V. Rajasree – Prof. & Head (Spices and Plantation Crops)
  • Dr. C. Indu Rani – Prof. & Head (Vegetable Science)
  • Dr. I. Muthuvel – Prof. & Head (Fruit Science)
  • Dr. T. Saraswathi – Prof. & Head (Medicinal and Aromatic Crops)
  • Dr. R. Revathi – Prof. & Head (Forest Biology and Tree Improvement)
  • Dr. S. Radhakrishnan – Prof. & Head (Silviculture & Natural Resource Management)
  • Dr. K. Baranidharan – Prof. & Head (Forest Products and Wildlife)
  • Ms. A. Priyatharsini – II Ph.D. (Floriculture and Landscaping)
  • Mr. S. Vasanth – I Ph.D. (Plantation, Spices, Medicinal & Aromatic Crops)
  • Mr. A. Kingsly Raj – I Ph.D. (Vegetable Science)
  • Mr. S. Aravindasamy – I Ph.D. (Fruit Science)
  • Mr. S. Navaneetha Krishnan – II Ph.D. (Silviculture and Agroforestry)
  • Mr. V. Kabinesh – II M.Sc. (Forest Products and Utilization)