Ongoing Projects
Externally funded schemes (from 1.4.2016 to till date)
| Scheme No. | Title of the scheme | Name (s) of the PI/CO PI | Period | Progress of work |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NETAFIM/DCM/TNJ/AGR/2014/R001 – | Standardization of lateral spacing and chemigation techniques in drip irrigated rice
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Dr.V.Ravi, Dr.S.Porpavai & Dr.G.Thiyagarajan | Jan 2014 – May 2016
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In SWMRI, study was undertaken in Kharif, 2013 to standardize lateral spacing and pestigation techniques in drip irrigated paddy. 80 cm and 110 cm lateral spacing with four pestigation treatments were tested indrip irrigation at 150 % PE in rice varieties CORH3 and ADT 45. Comparing two lateral spacings, 80 cm recorded higher grain yield due to increased WUE and more wetting pattern. Even though, drip irrigation in rice would increase water as well as grain productivity , it needs still thorough investigation on uniformity of water and nutrients distribution to all plant rows and economic feasibility before taking this technique to larger scale |
| IRRI scheme: Effect of different management practices on the control of voluntary rice in dry and wet season direct seeded rice | IRRI scheme: Effect of different management practices on the control of voluntary rice in dry and wet season direct seeded rice | Dr. K. Parameswari
AP( SS& T) & Dr.V.Ravi Professor and Head |
June, 2014- May, 2016 | In dry seeded rice in Thaladi and Kuruvai, stale seedbed, tillage and irrigation, weeds killed by glyphosate and tillage before sowing main rice crop has observed lowest emergence of weeds of 17.8 and 15.6/m2 and voluntary plants of 3.6 and 4.8/m2 and recorded highest computed grain yield of 5613 and 5834 kg /ha, respectively.
With respect to voluntary rice density, no significant difference was observed on weed emergence but it has significant variation with respect to number of voluntary plants and computed grain yield. |
| Innovative capacity building for irrigation water saving. | Innovative capacity building for irrigation water saving | Dr.N.Venkatesa Palanichamy,
Professor (ARM), SWMRI, Thanjavur Dr. M. Nagarajan, Asst. Prof. (SWC), SWMRI, Thanjavur. Dr.S.Porpavai, Professor and Head, SWMRI, Thanjavur. |
2017
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3 days training programme conducted on irrigation water saving |
| NABARD/DCM/TNJ/AGR/2017/T002 (F31 ZG). | “ Promoting beekeeping as self – help enterprise to strengthen the livelihoods of rural population in addition to increasing the crop productivity.” | PI: Dr.R.Nalini, Ph.D., Prof. (Ento.)
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07-09th March 2018 | 3 days training programme conducted on beekeeping |
| Farmers training programme on “Key Issues of Rice Production in Delta” | Farmers training programme on “Key Issues of Rice Production in Delta” | Dr. N. Nagarajan, Dr.S.Porpavai and Dr.V.Ravi. | 14 – 16 October 2015 | 3 days training programme conducted on Key Issues of Rice Production in Delta |
| TNIAMP | Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project (TN IAMP) | Co-PI
Dr. M. Nagarajan, AP (SWC) (2017-18), Dr.A.Mani, AP (SWC) (2018-19), Dr.M.Babu, Prof. (SS&AC) (2019 to till date) and Dr. S. Porpavai, Prof. & Head (2017 to till date) |
2017 -23 | The interventions of this project are aimed at increasing productivity of key crops, promoting diversification of agriculture production systems, enhancing resilience and improving farmer access to markets in project sub basins. The project will adopt climate – resilient approaches that promote sustainable use of land and resources. |
| Core Project AECRI/TNJ/SWC/2018/CPO54
(Head of account B27NV-CP054) (Budget : Rs. 2,00,000/-)
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Studies on in situ soil moisture conservation practices in irrigated black gram. | PI
Dr. S. Porpavai, Prof. & Head
Co-PI Dr. M. Babu, Prof. (SS&AC)
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2018-2019 | Evaluated various crop establishment methods for soil moisture conservation |
| NADP scheme M28 DC
(Head of account M – NADP-28) (Budget : Rs. 5,72,200/-)
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Farmers participatory Demonstration of MGR 100 rice in Tamil Nadu | PI
Director (Seeds) Co-PI Dr. M. Babu, Prof. (SS&AC) Dr.L.Subha, AP (PBG)
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2018-2019 | Newly released variety MGR 100 (Co R 52) has been popularized through field level demonstration (10) |
| Revolving fund | Revolving fund seed production Rs.3.64 lakhs (Continuous) | PI
Professor and Head Co-PI Scientist in-charge Dr.K.Parameswari, AP(SST), Dr.N.Punithavathi, AP (SST) |
Continuous | Various classes of seeds of popular rice and pulse varieties has been produced for the benefit of the farmers. |
Front line Demonstrations (from 1.4.2016 to till date)
| Scheme No. | Title | Name of the scientist incharge | Number of demonstrations | Total area | No of beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M – NADP – 28 | Farmers participatory Demonstration of MGR 100 rice in Tamil Nadu | Dr.L.Subha Asst. Prof. (PBG) & Dr.M.Babu, Prof. (SS&AC) | 10 | 10 ha | 10 |
| NADP | Farmer’s Training Programme on “Enhancing pulses production in Delta and Non-delta districts”
|
Dr.S.Porpavai, Prof. & Head
Dr.M.Babu, Prof. (SS&AC) Dr.S.Santha, AP (PBG) Dr.M.Nagarajan, AP (SWC) |
25 | 25 ha | 25 |
| TN-IAMP
F 36NT |
Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project (TN IAMP) | Co-PI
Dr. M. Nagarajan, AP (SWC) (2017-18), Dr.A.Mani, AP (SWC) (2018-19), Dr.M.Babu, Prof. (SS&AC) (2019 to till date) and Dr. S. Porpavai, Prof. & Head (2017 to till date) |
9 | 360 ha | 360 |