Department of Seed Science and Technology – Research Schemes

Ongoing Schemes

S.No. Project (Externally funded) Scientist Name and Designation Project duration Budget (Rs. in lakhs) Funding agency
1. Venture Capital Scheme – Testing of quality parameters of seeds. Dr. P.R. Renganayaki
Professor and Head
Dr. R. Jerlin
Professor (SST)
2008 to till date 0.50 TNAU
2. GOI-PVP& FRA
Implementation of PVP legislation through DUS testing under ICAR & SAU systems.
Dr. P.R. Renganayaki
Professor and Head
Dr. K. Raja
Associate Professor (SST) 
2003 to till date 7.25 PPV&FRA, New Delhi
3. Revolving Fund – RF/SST/CBE/002
Implementation of seed enhancement techniques and transfer of technologies to stake holders.
Dr. P.R. Renganayaki
Professor and Head
Dr. J. Renugadevi
Professor (SST)
Dr. R. Jerlin
Professor (SST)
Dr. K. Raja
Associate Professor (SST)
Dr. D. Thirusendura Selvi
Assistant Professor (SST)
2017-2022 1.00 ICAR