ONGOING INSTITUTE FUNDED PROJECTS

 

Name of the Project

Principal Investigator

 

Division of Horticulture & Forestry

 

Development of dwarf and high yielding varieties in coconut for A & N Islands (2011-19)

Dr. M. Sankaran

Characterization and Standardization of agro techniques for fruit crops in A & N Islands (2011-14)

Dr. Dipak Nayak

Physiochemical and molecular characterization of multiple and single season flowering genotypes of mango (2010-14)

Dr. Dipak Nayak

Collection, bioprospecting and documentation of perennial vegetables of A & N Islands (2011-14)

Dr. Shrawan Singh

Development of production technologies for ornamental crops in Bay Islands (2011-15)

Dr. V. Baskaran

Collection and evaluation of medicinal plants of Bay Islands

(2011-14)

Dr. K. Abirami

 

Division of Natural Resource Management

 

 

Dynamics of salt water-nutrients in Broad Bed and Furrow system (2009-12)

Dr.T.P. Swarnam

Application of organic amendments for improving productivity of acids soil of Andaman (2010-12)

Dr.T.P. Swarnam

Assessing the impact of pesticide use on soil and water resources in intensive vegetable growing areas of Andaman (2010-12)

Dr.T.P. Swarnam

Development of alternate crop plan for waterlogged areas of early dry season (2010-12)

Dr.A. Velmurugan

Post Harvest Management of Rice and Pulses in the Islands

(2010-12)

Dr.Sachidananda Swain

Post harvest management and value addition of spices in the Island (2010-13)

Dr.Sachidananda Swain

Effect of nutrient levels and irrigation on arecanut yield and soil fertility (2009-12)

Dr.A. Velmurugan

Water and Nutrient management in capsicum through drip system under protected cultivation (2009-13)

Dr.T. Subramani

 

Fisheries Division

 

 

Self recruiting species diversity in aquatic systems of Andaman (2011-12)

Shri.R. Kiruba Sankar

Evaluation of pond lining for pisciculture in saline acidic soils of Andaman (2009-12)

Dr.A. Velmurugan

Rearing and reproduction of selected corals and reef fishes in captivity (2011-12)

Dr. Grinson George

 

Division of Field Crops

 

 

Genetic improvement of long duration rice for Andaman and Nicobar Islands (2009-12)

Dr.P. K. Singh

Molecular tagging of biotic stress resistance in rice (Oryza sativa L.) (2010-13)

Dr.Naresh Kumar

Development of biotic stress resistant lines in Brinjal (Solanum melongona L.) (2010-13)

Dr.Naresh Kumar

Genetic Improvement of pulses for Andaman and Nicobar Islands Conditions (2011-14)

Dr.Awnindra Kumar Singh

Development of eco-friendly IPM modules for okra and cucurbits in Andaman (2008-12)

Dr.Ajanta Birah

Survey, propagation and Molecular characterization of soft endosperm (Macapuno) contents in Bay Islands (2011 -15)

Dr.K. Devakumar

 

Animal Sciences

 

 

Improvement of  Nicobari fowl for meat and egg (2009-12)

Dr.A. Kundu

Productivity enhancement of goats in Bay Islands (2007-12)

Dr.S. Jeyakumar

Molecular characterization of indigenous pigs of bay islands by Micro satellite markers (2009-12)

Dr.Arun Kumar De

Augmentation of production in dairy cattle and buffaloes through reproductive health management techniques (2010-13)

Dr.S. Jeyakumar

Dietary supplementation of micronutrient to improve the productivity of livestock (2010-13)

Dr.M.S. Kundu

Development of therapeutics & supplements by using indigenous herbs and beneficial microorganisms for livestock health and production (2010-13)

Dr.Jai Sunder

Feasibility evaluation of growing fodder during pre paddy and post paddy period under rain fed conditions (2009-14)

Dr.M.S. Kundu

 

Social Sciences

 

 

Development of Interactive digital Database on Reef biodiversity in A & N Islands (2010-12)

Dr.M. Balakrishnan

Development of Database on Biodiversity of Horticultural crops in Andaman & Nicobar Islands (2010-13)

Dr.M. Balakrishnan

Natural Resources degradation, socio economic impact and leased farming (2009-11)

Dr.Subhash Chand

Demand and Supply Analysis of Livestock Products in Andamans (2010-13)

Dr.Ajmer Singh

Potential and Prospects of Campbell Bay being production hub to meet requirements of PDS (rice) and Perishable Foods of Nicobar District (2010-13)

Dr.Ajmer Singh

Determination of carrying capacity of islands and its potential for organic farming (2009-11)

Dr.Ajmer Singh

Impact Assessment of Technological Interventions in Andaman (2010-13)

Dr.S.K. Zamir Ahmed