Project Summary
| Revolving fund schemes | Ten , Rs. 36 lakhs |
| Number of projects | 103 |
| Funding sources | KSPB, ICAR, RKVY, DBT, IMD, KSCSTE, KAU, KSSM, DST |
| TOTAL OUTLAY | Rs. 3.5587 crores |
| Technologies generated | 7 nos |
| Worshops/ Trainings/Seminars/Webinars attended | 129 nos by scientists at RARS(SZ) |
Project List
| Project Name | Principal IInvestigator | Funding Agency |
|---|---|---|
| AICRP on Mushrooms | Dr. Heera G., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Plant Pathology | ICAR |
| AICRP on Forage Crops | Dr. Usha C. Thomas, Associate Professor, Dept. of Agronomy | ICAR |
| AICRP on Nematodes | Dr. Nisha M.S., Professor, Dept. of Nematology | ICAR |
| AICRP on Honey Bees & Pollinators | Dr. Amritha V.S., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Entomology | ICAR |
| AICRP on Biological Control of Crop Pests | Dr. Reji Rani O.P., Assistant Professor, Bio Control Lab | ICAR |
| AINP on Soil Biodiversity | Dr. MeenaKumari K.S., Professor & Head, Dept. of Microbiology | ICAR |
| AICRP on Nematodes | Dr. Nisha M.S., Professor, Dept. of Nematology | ICAR |
| Agro meteorology Advisory ServiceAgro meteorology Advisory Service | Dr. Girija Devi. L, Prof.(Agronomy), Head (Ag. Meteorology) & Nodal Officer | IMD |
| Development of rice varieties for Kerala with pyramided genes for Resistance to BLB by marker assisted selection |
Dr.Jayalekshmy.V.G, Professor & Head, Dept. of Seed Science & Technology |
DBT |
| DST Project under WOS-A entitled barcoding and biosystematic studies on Eulophid wasps (Chaladided Eulophile) associated with the Agro ecosystem of Kerala |
Ms.Anjukrishnan G, Dept. of Entomology |
DST |
| Empowering differently abled children through Horticulture therapy and social farming |
Dr. Beela. G.K, Dept. of Community Science |
KSSM |
| Development of biocontrol technology for the mgt of post-harvest crown rot of banana | Dr.Susha S Thara, Assistant Professor, Department of Plant Pathology | KSCSTE |
| Syneagerm in defense growth Exploration of root endophyte fungus Piriformospora molea for the mgt of Fusarium welt in banana with enhanced crop production |
Dr. Joy. M, Associate Professor, Dept. of Plant Pathology |
KSCSTE |
| Development of technologies including alternatives for banned pesticides for the mgt of pests and diseases for major crops of Kerala Sub Project 9: Registration of bio pesticides |
Dr.Reji Rani O.P., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Entomology |
RKVY |
| Standardisation of quality control lab for Honey |
Dr. Amritha. V.S, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Entomology |
RKVY |
| Vegetable Development Programme – Horticulture Therapy – A tool to Rehabilitate the Differently Abled Children at Schools | Dr. Beela. G.K, Dept. of Community Science | Dept. of Agriculture Development and Farmer’s welfare |
| Biotech Keralam – Production of Microbial inoculants | Dr. Chitra, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Microbiology | RF |
| Participatory integrated management of fruit flies inferring fruits & vegetable crops | Dr.Reji Rani O.P., Assistant Professor, Dept. of Entomology | RF |
| Vegetable Seed Production | Dr. Simi, Dept. of Olericulture | RF |
| Honey Bee and Pollinators |
Dr. Amrita, Asst. Professor, AICRP on Honey Bee and Pollinators |
RF |
| Planting material production in fodder crops |
Dr.Usha C Thomas, Assistant Professor, AICRP on Forage Crops |
RF |
| Leaf/Tissue Analytical Lab |
Dr. ShaliniPillai, Dept. of Agronomy |
RF |
| Soil Testing Lab |
Dr. Gladys, Asst. Prof. |
RF |
| DARE/ICAR project - Solid Waste Management | Dr.K.C.Manorama Thampatti, Professor, Dept. of SS & AC | RF |
| Annual Plan 2018-19- Development of Biologically Intensified Disease Management Strategy of Leaf Rot of Coconut. |
Dr.SushaS.Thara, Asst. Professor, Plant Pathology |
KAU |
| Annual Plan 2018-19- Germplasm Collection, Evaluation and Evolving Management Practices for Regular Bearing in Clove Accessions |
Dr.Sreekala G.S., Asst. Professor, Plantation Crops |
KAU |
| Annual Plan 2018-19- Breeding Vegetable Crops for Yield and Resistance to Biotic and Abiotic Stress. |
Dr. Sharada, Prof. & Head, Veg. Science |
KAU |
| Annual Plan 2018-19-Characterization in Vitro Culturing and in Vitro Manipulation for enhanced Production of Secondary Metabolites of Medicinal Orchids and Aloevera |
Dr. M.M.Viji Prof. & Head, Plant Physiology |
KAU |
| Annual Plan 2018-19- Nutrient Management for Maximizing Productivity in Minisett Cassava Cultivation. |
Dr.Rajasree G.S., Asst. Professor, Agronomy |
KAU |
| Annual Plan 2018-19- Development of Improved Formulations of Biopesticides. |
Dr.Reji Rani O.P., Asst. Professor, Entomology |
KAU |
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Annual Plan 2018-19- Extraction and Utilization of Plant Based Natural Colours for Safe to Eat Food Production. |
Dr. Mini. C., Prof. & Head, Post-Harvest technology |
KAU |
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Annual Plan 2018-19- Investigation on Etiology of Root (wilt) and Yellowing Disease in Coconut |
Dr. Joy.M., Prof. & Head, Plant Pathology |
KAU |
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Annual Plan 2018-19-Refining Technologies for Byproduct Utilization of Major Crops: Jackfruit, Pineapple, Banana and Nutmeg. |
Dr.P.RGeethaLaekshmi, Asst. Professor, Post-Harvest technology |
KAU |
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Annual Plan 2018-19- Product Formulation and Standardization of Secondary and Micronutrient Fertilizer Mixtures for Southern Kerala. |
Dr.Rani B, Asst. Professor |
KAU |
| Annual Plan 2018-19-Productivity Enhancement of Coconut Based Cropping System through Vertical Intensification |
Dr. ShaliniPillai, Professor, Agronomy |
KAU |
| Annual Plan 2018-19- Standardization of Ago Techniques for Protected Cultivation of Leafy Vegetables |
Dr. SheebaRabeka, Professor, Agronomy |
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| Annual Plan 2018-19- Development and Evaluation of Multi Nutrient Tablets for Vegetable Grown in Home Garden. |
Dr.R. Gladis, Asst. Professor, SS & AC |
KAU |
| Development and evaluation of Anthurium Hybrids |
Dr.Beena Thomas, AP, Plant breeding & Genetics |
KAU |
| Elucidation of high temperature stress tolerance in rice and development of suitable management strategies. |
Dr. R. Beena, Asst. Professor, Agronomy |
KAU |
| Drought management through control of soil crosion, in siturain water harvest, organic waste utilization and crop diversification in coconut based mediculture systems of Kerala |
Dr.A.S.Anilkumar, |
KAU |
| Growth and defence trade-off in unstable continuum: Exploration root endophytes including Piriformsporaindica& their biomolecules for enhanced yield and management of biotic and abiotic stress in tropical fruit and veg. crops (network mode). |
Dr. Joy.M., Prof. & Head, Plant Pathology |
KAU |
| Development of hybrid rice technology for the State of Kerala |
Dr.V.G.Jayalekshmi, P&H, Seed Tech |
KAU |
| Feasibility of low cost Hydroponics fodder production system in Kerala –Quantitative and Qualitative study |
Dr.Usha C Thomas, AP, Forage Crops |
KAU |
| Role of nutrients in the management of viral disease in vegetables |
Dr. SantoshKumar, Asst. Prof. Dept of Plant Pathology |
KAU |
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Monitoring soil health status (biochemical and microbiological) under organic management systems in Kerala. |
Dr.K.Ushakumari, Prof. & H, SS & AC |
KAU |
| Multidisciplinary support to address fields problems of farmers in Kerala. (Karshaka Santhwananam). |
Dr.N.S.Radhika, Asst. Prof., Plant Patholgy |
KAU |
| Comparative yield trial of the promising tomato and cherry tomato hybrids |
Dr.V.G.Jayalekshmi, P&H, Seed Tech. |
KAU |
| Compartive yield trial of Chinese potato (Solonostemonrotundifolius) genotypes |
Dr.Beena Thomas, AP, Plant breeding & Genetics |
KAU |
| Lead centre for organic farming |
Dr.K.Ushakumari Prof. & H, SS & AC |
KAU |
| Product development on functional ready to serve beverages, refinement and protocol development |
Dr.P.RGeethaLekshmi, AP, Post-Harvest technology |
KAU |
| Identification of lead farmers as climate mangers |
Dr. Rajasree. G, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agronomy |
GoK |
| Standardization of hybrid production techniques using thermo sensitive generic male sterile system |
Dr. Roy Stephen, ADR RARS(SZ) |
GoK |
| Annual Plan 2017-18 Centre of excellence in Microbial Technology |
Dr.K.S.Meenakumari, Professor, Dept. of Microbiology |
GoK |
| Multidisciplinary diagnostic support to address field problems of the farmers of Kerala(Karshakasanthwanam |
Dr. Radhika. N. S, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Plant Pathology |
GoK |
| Centre of Excellence in Microbial Technology at College of Agriculture, Vellayani | Dr. Meenakumari. K.S, Professor ,Dept. of Microbiology | GoK |
| State Network Project on value addition – Component III “Establishment of centre for Post-Harvest Management and value addition for underexploited fruits and vegetables of Southern Kerala |
Dr. Mini. C, Prof. &Head, Dept. of Post Harvest Technology |
GoK |
| Establishment of an Advanced Research Centre for Plant Disease Diagnosis at College of Agriculture, Vellayani | Dr. Umamaheswaran. K, Professor, Dept. of Plant Pathology | GoK |
| Annul Plan 2017-18 Station wise funding - Development of multinutrient tablets/Spikes for vegetable grown in home garden |
Dr R Gladis Assistant Professor, Department of Soil Science &Agrl. Chemistry |
GoK |