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DIVISION OF CROP IMPROVEMENT AND BIOTECHNOLOGY

Project I:Characterizing genetic resources to identify core collections and their long-term conservation [Project Leader: Dr. K.V. Saji]
  1. Gen. XXVIII (813): Conservation and characterization of Piper germplasm(2008-2025) [Dr. K.V. Saji, Dr. M.S. Shivakumar, Dr. Honnappa Asangi & Dr. R. Gopu]
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  3. Gen. XIX (813): Conservation, characterization, evaluation and improvement of Zingiber and Curcuma sp. (2007-2023) [Dr. D. Prasath, Dr. S. Aarthi & Dr. N. K. Leela](External support: Dr. C. N. Biju)
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  5. Gen. XXXIII (813): Identification of core collection, characterization and maintenance of cardamom germplasm (2012- 2025) [Dr. Honnappa Asangi, Dr.H. J. Akshitha, Dr. S. J. Ankegowda, Dr. Mohammed Faisal Peeran & Dr. M. Balaji Rajkumar]
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  7. Gen. XXXVI (813): Genetic resources management in tree spices (2018 - 2023)[Mr. V. A. Muhammed Nissar, Dr. J. Rema, & Dr. Honnappa Asangi][External support: Dr. Shivakumar M.S. & Dr. Anees K]
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  9. Gen. XXXVII (813): Conservation of Vanilla spp. and their utilization in crop improvement (2018-2023) (Dr. S. Aarthi, Mr. V. A. Muhammed Nissar & Ms. R. Sivaranjani)
Project II:Genomics assisted breeding for trait specific varieties in spices [Project Leader: Dr. D. Prasath]
  1. Gen. XXXI (813): Breeding black pepper for high yield, quality and resistance to stresses (2012-2022) [Dr. M.S. Shiva Kumar, Dr. K. V. Saji, Dr. R. Gobu & Dr. K.S. Krishnamurthy [External support: Dr. A. Jeevalatha]
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  3. Gen. XXVI (813): Evolving high yielding and high quality nutmeg clones by selection (2007-2022) [Dr. J. Rema, Dr. K.V. Saji & Mr. V.A. Muhammed Nissar] (External support: Dr. N. K. Leela & Dr. S. Aarthi)
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  5. Gen. XXXV (813): Genetic improvement in turmeric through seedling selection and hybridization (2013-2022) [Dr. R. Ramakrishnan Nair, Dr. S. Aarthi & Dr. R. Gobu]
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  7. Gen. XXXVI (813): Evolving high yielding, biotic and abiotic stress resistant cardamom lines through selection and hybridization (2018 - 2023) [Dr. H. J. Akshitha, Dr. S. J. Ankegowda, Dr. M. Balaji Rajkumar & Dr. M. S. Shivakumar] (External support: Dr. Honappa Asangi)
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  9. Biotech. XIV (813): DNA fingerprinting and barcoding in spices (2018 - 2023) (Dr. T.E. Sheeja & Dr. P. S. Divya) (External support: Dr. R. Gobu)
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  11. Biotech. XV (813): Identification & characterization of gene editing targets for Ralstonia resistance in ginger (2021-2024) (Dr. P. S. Divya, & Dr. C.N. Biju)
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  13. DBT- CIB VIII: Survey, identification and characterization of unique ginger and turmeric land races endemic to North Eastern Region of India (2018- 2021) [Dr. D. Prasath & Mr. V.A. Muhammed Nissar]
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  15. DBT-CIB IX: Quality enhancement of turmeric through comparative evaluation of genotypes for nutritional and quality profiles for sustainable turmeric production (2019-2023) [Dr. D. Prasath, Dr. N. K. Leela & Dr. S. Aarthi]
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  17. ICAR-CIB-III: Genomics-assisted identification of trait-specific markers for major biotic and abiotic stresses and development of core collections of black pepper (2020-2023) (Dr. Santhosh J. Eapen, Dr. A.I. Bhat, Dr. K.S. Krishnamurthy, Dr. T. E. Sheeja, Dr. A. Jeevalatha, Dr. M.S. Shivakumar, Dr. U.B. Angadi & Dr. Sunil Kumar)
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  19. DUS project (2010-2023) (Dr. K. V. Saji, Dr. J. Rema, Dr. D. Prasath & Dr. S. Aarthi (External support: Dr. M. S. Shivakumar)
 

DIVISION OF CROP PRODUCTION AND PHT

Project III: Enhancing input-use efficiency and productivity in spices through smart farming [Project leader: Dr. V. Srinivasan]
  1. Phy. X (813): Evaluation of black pepper and cardamom elite lines for yield and quality under moisture stress (2010–2023) [Dr. S.J. Ankegowda, Dr. K.S. Krishnamurthy, Dr. M. Alagupalamuthirsolai) (External support: Dr.H. J. Akshitha and Dr. M.S. Shivakumar]
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  3. SSC VI (813): Nutrient cycling and soil C sequestering potential of spice crops under different management systems (2011-2022) [Dr. V. Srinivasan, Dr. R. Dinesh, Dr. S.J. Ankegowda, Dr. A. Ishwara Bhat, Dr. C.N. Biju, Dr. K.S. Krishnamurthy & Dr. M. Alagupalamuthirsolai]
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  5. ICAR-NASF-1: Risk assessment of nanoparticle accumulation in soils: Effects of metal oxide nanoparticles on soil bacterial communities, soil microbial processes and evaluation of phytotoxicity using genomic approaches (2020- 2023) [Dr. R. Dinesh, Dr. V. Srinivasan, Dr. T. E. Sheeja TE & Dr. C. Sarathambal] (CCPI: Dr. V. Sajith, NIT-K)
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  7. ICAR Mega Seed Project (Agr. XXXVII(813): Production of nucleus planting materials of improved varieties of spice crops (2006-2022) [Dr. V. Srinivasan, Dr. K. Kandiannan, Dr. S.J. Ankegowda, Dr. K.V. Saji, Dr. P. Rajeev, Dr. Sharon Aravind, Dr. M. Alagupalamuthirsolai, Dr. Ljio Thomas, Dr. & Honnappa Asangi] (External support: Dr. J. Rema, Dr. D. Prasath, Dr. R. Praveena & Mr. V. A. Muhammad Nissar)
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  9. AGR. XXXI (813). Development of fertigation schedule for better productivity in black pepper (2015-2023) [Dr. C.K. Thankamani and Dr. M. Alagupalamuthirsolai]
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  11. Phy. XII (813): Physiological interventions for yield improvement in small cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton) under weather extremities (2016-  2022) [Dr. M. Alagupalamuthirsolai, Dr. S.J. Ankegowda, Dr. Sharon Aravind and Dr.M.Murugan)
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  13. Biochem. X (813): Study on spike abscission: Developing chemically induced method for harvesting black pepper (Piper nigrum L.) (2018-2022) [Dr. Anees, K., Dr. K.S. Krishnamurthy & Dr. C. N. Biju]
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  15. Development of drought mitigating physiological strategies in black pepper (2020-2025) (Dr. M. Alagupalamuthirsolai, Dr. C. K. Thankamani (External support: Dr. K. S. Krishnamurthy & Dr. C. Sarathambal C)
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  17. Hort. VII (813): Evaluation of nutmeg for its suitability for high density planting (2011-2022) [Dr. J. Rema, Dr. Sharon Aravind & Dr. C.K. Thankamani]
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  19. ICAR-CPPHT-1: Network project on organic farming (2014-2025) [Dr. C.K. Thankamani, Dr. V. Srinivasan, Dr. R. Praveena, Dr. C. Sarathambal, Dr. S. Shanmughavel & Dr. B. Pradeep]
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  21. ICAR-CPPHT-2: Network on Organic Farming in Horticulture Crops (2014- 22) (Dr. V. Srinivasan, Dr. K. Kandiannan, Dr. R. Dinesh, Dr. J. Rema, & Dr. Honnappa Asangi) (External support: Dr. S.J. Ankegowda, Dr. C.N. Biju &Dr. C.M. Senthil Kumar)
Project IV: Value addition in spices through post-harvest interventions and product diversification [Project leader: Dr. N.K. Leela]
  1. CPPHT X (813) Investigation on bioactive phytochemicals from spices (2021- 24) [Dr. N. K. Leela, Ms. R. Sivaranjani, Ms. Sona Charles] (Dr. K Anees –External support)
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  3. Biochem. IX (813): Evaluation of chemo-diversity and microencapsulation of selected spices (2018-2023) [Ms. R. Sivaranjani] (External support: Dr. N.K. Leela & Dr. Anees K.]
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  5. CPPHT IX (813): Functional product development of spices through value addition and by-product utilization (2020-2025) [Dr. E. Jayashree, Dr. Anees, K., & Dr. B. Dayakar Rao (ICAR-IIMR, Hyderabad)
Project V: Ensuring food safety in spices through value chain management [Project leader: Dr. Anees K]
  1. CPPHT VIII (813): Pesticide residue monitoring of major spices (2020-2024) [Dr. Anees K., Dr. N. K. Leela, Dr. C. M. Senthil Kumar & Dr. M. Balaji Rajkumar]
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  3. DST-CPPHT-1: Aflatoxin management in spices: Development of novel preventive methods (2021-2023) [Dr. Anees K., Dr. E Jayashree, Dr. C. Sarathambal, Dr. Muhammed Fahim Ansari]
 
 

DIVISION OF CROP PROTECTION

Project VI: Bio-intensive management of pests and diseases in spices [Project Leader: Dr. Santhosh J Eapen]
  1. ICAR-CP 1. ICAR-Consortium research project on borers in network mode (2014-2023) [Dr. C.M. Senthil Kumar & Dr. M. Balaji Rajkumar]
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  3. Integrated management of mealy bug (Pseudococcidae: Hemiptera)  infesting black pepper (2019 – 2022) [Dr. M. Balaji Rajkumar & Dr. C. M. Senthil Kumar]
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  5. KSCSTE-CP-1: Development of a Metarhizium sp. based bio-pesticide formulation for the control of shoot borer, Conogethes punctiferalis infesting cardamom, ginger and turmeric (2021-2024) [Dr. C. M. Senthil Kumar, Dr. M. Balaji Rajkumar & Dr. R. Praveena]
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  7. Nema. VII (813): Prevalence of lesion nematodes in turmeric growing tracts of India and their economic significance (2018-2022) [Dr. C. Sellaperumal, Dr. Santhosh J Eapen & Dr. R. Praveena]
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  9. Path. XXIV (813): Surveillance, documentation and development of decision support system for pests and diseases of major spice crops (2016- 2021) [Dr. C.N. Biju, Dr. Santhosh J. Eapen, Dr. A. Ishwara Bhat, Dr. C. M. Senthil Kumar, Dr. Lijo Thomas, Dr. C. Sellaperumal, & Mr. K. Jayarajan] (External Support: Dr. R. Praveena, Dr. Mohammed Faisal Peeran & Dr. M. Balaji Rajkumar)
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  11. Path. XXVII (813): Development of microbial biostimulants for growth promotion and disease resistance in major spices (2018-2023) [Dr. C. Sarathambal, Dr. A. Jeevalatha & Ms. R. Sivaranjani] (External support: Dr. Mohammed Faisal Peeran]
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  13. Path. XXVIII (813): Novel strategies for managing bacterial wilt and soft rot diseases of ginger (2018-2022) [Dr. C. N. Biju & Dr. Mohammed Faizal Peeran]
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  15. Path, XXIX (813): Strategic approaches for management of black pepper diseases (2019 – 2024) [Dr. C. N. Biju, Dr. A. Ishwara Bhat, Dr. A. Jeevalatha, Dr. Mohammed Faisal Peeran, Dr. C. Sellaperumal, Dr. R. Praveena, Dr. Santhosh J. Eapen] (External support: Dr. V. Srinivasan)
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  17. Path. XXX (813): Development and formulation of Plant Beneficial Rhizosphere Microorganisms (PBRMs) for disease antagonism, soil nutrient solubilization and plant growth promotion (2020-2024) [Dr. R. Praveena, Dr. R. Dinesh & Dr. C. Sarathambal] (External support: Dr. V. Srinivasan)
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  19. DBT CP-VII: Characterization of episomal and endogenous pararetroviruses infecting black pepper (2018-2021) [Dr. A. Ishwara Bhat & Dr. K.S. Krishnamurthy]
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  21. Path. XXX1 (813) Development of off and on site detection techniques for major pathogens of spice crops. (2020-2025) [Dr. A Jeevalatha, Dr. A. Ishwara Bhat, Dr. C. N. Biju & Dr. Mohammed Faisal Peeran]
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  23. Path XXXII (813) (2021-2024): Bacillus spp. based formulation for the management of rhizome rot disease in small cardamom (2021-2024) [Dr. Mohammed Faisal Peeran, Dr. C. Sarathambal] (External support: Dr. R. Praveena)

 

SOCIAL SCIENCES SECTION

Project VII. Empowering spice stakeholders through skilling, entrepreneurship management and policy inputs  [Project Leader: Dr. P. Rajeev]
  1. Ext. VI (813). Capacity building and front-line intervention programmes for (spice sector development in NE states and tribal empowerment (2014-23) (Dr. P. Rajeev & Dr. Lijo Thomas)
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  3. Eco. IV (813): Developing models for enhancing technology and policy impact in spices sector (2020-2025) (Dr. Lijo Thomas; Dr. P. Rajeev & Mr. K Jayarajan)
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  5. DBT - Kisan Biotech Hub Project (2020-2022) (CPI- Director, ICAR-IISR; Dr. V. Srinivasan, Dr. Lijo Thomas & Dr. P. Rajeev)
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  7. Agricultural Technology Information Centre
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  9. Institute Technology Management –Business Planning and Development Unit

     

 

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