| Crop Improvement (24 projects) | EFC | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sl.No | Project title and Investigators | Duration | |
| 1 | Development of broad based high yielding varieties of diploid and tetraploid cotton through recurrent selection. V.N. Waghmare (PI) | Institute (2020-2026) | 4 |
| 2 | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germplasm of cultivated species of Gossypium. Vinita Gotmare (PI), Sunil S. Mahajan, M. Saravanan, Neelakanth S. Hiremani, Manickam, A.H. Prakash, A. Manivannan, Debashis Paul, Anjali Kak | Institute (2018-2028) | 1 |
| 3 | Genetic diversity and utilization of wild germplasm for cotton improvement. Vinita Gotmare (PI), Rachna Pande, Neelkanth Hiremani, Rakesh Goswami, A H Prakash, J. Annie Sheeba, K. Baghyalakshmi, Subhash Chandra | Institute (2023-2028) | 1 |
| 4 | Development of heterotic pools in hirsutum cotton. D.V. Patil (PI), Rajkaumar Ramteke | Institute (2020– 2025) | 1 |
| 5 | Development of Bt hybids in tetraploid cotton with high yield, superior fibre quality and tolerance to jassids. M. Saravanan (PI), Rahul M Phuke, Amudha J, Prabhulinga T | Institute (2022-2027) | 1 |
| 6 | Screening of germplasm and induced mutagenesis for the development of herbicide resistant cotton. M. Saravanan (PI), Vinita Gotmare | Institute (2021-2024) | 1 |
| 7 | Advancement of MAGIC population to development of core set for genetic mapping and identification of potential inbred lines. Rahul M. Phuke (PI), YG. Prasad | Institute (2022-2026) | 1 |
| 8 | Rapid development of high-yielding Bt cotton varieties amenable for high-density planting system. Rahul M. Phuke (PI), Ramkrushna GI, Raghavendra KP, Shah Vivek, Neelakanth S. Hiremani, S. Manickam, K. Bhaghyalakshmi, K. Rameash, A. Sampathkumar Subhash Chandra, Debashis Paul | Institute (2023-2028) | 1 |
| 9 | AICRP on Seeds (Crops) V. Santhy (PI), Sunil Mahajan, K. Rathinavel, Debashis Paul | AICRP(Seeds) (2007-2023) | 1 |
| 10 | Development of Quality Seed Production Protocol in Cotton. Sunil S. Mahajan (PI), V. Santhy | Institute (2022-2024) | 1 |
| 11 | Blindfold testing of RIB practice in Bt cotton. G. Balasubramani (PI) | Adhoc (2023-2024) | 1 |
| 12 | Validation of molecular markers and genes linked to drought tolerance in cotton. J. Amudha (PI), Jayant Meshram, M. Saravanan | Institute (2021-2024) | 1 |
| 13 | Exploration of genomic resources for identification of candidate genes and promoters for cotton improvement. Raghavendra KP (PI), Pooja Verma, Joy Das, Rakesh Kumar | Institute (2020-2025) | 1 |
| 14 | Identification, Cloning, and functional validation of genes/enzymes involved in chitin biosynthesis pathway of Cotton Pink Bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella). Joy Das (PI), Raghavendra KP, Rakesh Kumar | Institute (2021-2024) | 1 |
| 15 | Precise base editing in Acetolactate synthase gene (ALS Gene) for herbicide tolerance in Cotton. Rakesh Kumar (PI), Joy Das | Institute (2022-2027) | 1 |
| 16 | Development of high strength cotton genotypes by reducing the short fiber content. S. Manickam (PI), A. H. Prakash, Gulzar Banu | Institute (2017-2025) | 1 |
| 17 | Breeding for high yielding, early maturing sucking pest tolerant extra-long staple G. barbadense genotypes with improved fibre properties. A. Manivannan (PI), K. Rameash | Institute (2017-2025) | 4 |
| 18 | Induced Mutagenesis for Improvement of ELS (G. barbadense) cotton. A. Manivannan (PI), S. Manickam, K. Rathinavel, K. Shankarganesh, A. Sampathkumar | Institute (2020-2025) | 4 |
| 19 | Unraveling the Differential Expressed Proteins (DEP) in cotton genotypes with contrasting resistance to leafhopper and development of the protein biomarkers/functional markers for leafhopper resistance. A Manivannan (PI), K Shankarganesh | DST-CRG (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 20 | Development and Evaluation of ELS interspecific hybrids with better yield and fiber quality. K. Baghyalakshmi (PI), M. Amutha, A. Sampathkumar | Institute (2019-2024) | 4 |
| 21 | Implementation of PVP legislation 2001 and DUS testing of cotton under ICAR-SAU system. K. Rathinavel (PI), V. Santhy | DUS, ICAR (2003-2023) | 1 |
| 22 | Development of varieties of upland cotton having better fibre traits and tolerance to CLCuD. Subhash Chandra (PI), V.N. Waghmare | Institute (2017-2025) | 1 |
| 23 | Physiochemical traits determining genotypic response towards Accelerated Ageing process in Cotton. Debashis Paul (PI), V Santhy, Sunil Mahajan | Institute (2021-2024) | 1 |
| 24 | Combating seedling burning in cotton through induction of early heat tolerance in North zone. Debashis Paul (PI), Subhash Chandra, Amarpreet Singh, K. Velmourougane | Institute (2023-2026) | 1 |
| Crop Production (35 projects) | |||
| 25 | ICAR-Network Project on Precision Agriculture. Y.G. Prasad (PI), Director, CICR, Blaise Desouza, Gautam Majumdar, R. Raja, Amarpreet Singh, K. Rameash, Prabhulinga T, Shailesh Gawande, Dipak Nagrale, N. Hiremani, P. Nalayini, A. Manikandan, D. Kanjana, J.H. Meshram, Pooja Verma | NePPA (2022-2027) | 3 |
| 26 | Long-term impacts of sub-soiling and cover crop rotation on soil properties and N requirement of cotton. D. Blaise (PI), G. Majumdar, J. Somasundaram (ICAR-IISS, Bhopal) | Institute (2022-2024) | 3 |
| 27 | Quantitative estimation of carbon and moisture fluxes over the cotton based agro-ecosystem: Integrating ground observations, satellite data and modelling. M.V. Venugopalan (PI), A. Manikandan, Ramkrushna GI | NCP (2017-2025) | 3 |
| 28 | Evaluation and validation of enriched pressmud cake, nano seed inoculants, soil and foliar nutrient formulations for rainfed cotton. A.R. Raju (PI) | Institute (2022-2025) | 3 |
| 29 | Validation and refinement of organic cotton production technology. Ramkrushna G.I (PI), Rachna Pande, Neelakath S. Hiremani | Institute (2021-2027) | 4 |
| 30 | Landscape Diagnostic Survey of cotton production practices and crop performance in Maharashtra. Ramkrushna GI (PI), YG. Prasad, A.R. Reddy, M.V. Venugopalan, Jaya Kumaravaradan, Shailesh Gawande, Rahul M. Phuke, M. Sabesh, Ranjit Kumar Paul (IASRI) | RGTC (2022-2024) | 5 |
| 31 | Assessment of field performance and effectiveness of hand held mechanical cotton picker Co-PI: G. Majumdar, Ramkrushna G.I., R. Raja (CIRCOT-CICR Collaborative project) | Institute (2022-2024) | 3 |
| 32 | Nutrient profile-based fertilizer management in rainfed Bt-Cotton – A. Manikandan (PI), K. Sankarnarayanan | Institute (2022-2025) | 3 |
| 33 | Response of Potassium Salt of Active Phosphorus to Cotton. A. Manikandan (PI), Rachana Pande | Isha Agro (2022-2024) | 3 |
| 34 | Establishment of Cosmic Ray Soil Moisture Instrument for Validation of Model Computed Soil Moisture Under National Hydrology Project. A. Manikandan (PI), YG Prasad, Ramakrushna GI | NRSC (2023-2026) | 3 |
| 35 | Response of Nano DAP to Cotton. A. Manikandan(PI), D. Blaise | Coromandel (2023-2025) | 3 |
| 36 | Efficacy evaluation of ICAR-CIRCOT Nano-ZnO as Nano-fertilizer in field crops. CCPIs: A. Manikandan, D. Kanjana | CIRCOT (2021-2024) | 3 |
| 37 | Evaluation of chemical defoliants augmenting leaf senescence for mechanical picking in Bt Cotton. J.H. Meshram (PI) | DST-SERB (2022-2025) | 3 |
| 38 | Bioprospecting microbial volatiles for the management of major foliar and root diseases of cotton. K. Velmourougane (PI), Shailesh Gawande, Dipak T Nagrale | Institute (2023-2026) | 2 |
| 39 | Microbially mediated abiotic stress (drought and waterlogging) tolerance in cotton. K. Velmourougane (PI), JH. Meshram, Raghavendra KP, J. Annie Sheeba | Institute (2023-2026) | 3 |
| 40 | Phytohormone profiling by targeted metabolomics in cotton. Pooja Verma (PI), Joy Das | Institute (2021-2024) | 3 |
| 41 | Land resource inventory of Pench National Park for ecological restoration (NBSS & LUP, Pench Tiger Reserve Project). K. Velmourougane (Co-PI) | Maharashtra Forest Dept. (2020-2024) | 3 |
| 42 | Evaluation of genotypes, defoliants, and growth regulators for different hybrids/varieties under HDPS for machine picking of cotton. G. Majumdar (PI), J.H.Meshram, Blaise D, Ramkrushna GI, R. Raja, Amarpreet Singh | Institute (2019-2024) | 3 |
| 43 | Development of tractor operated brush type cotton harvester. Dr AP Pandirwar, ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal, G. Majumdar (Co-PI), Ramkrushna GI | Collaborative project (2021-2024) | 3 |
| 44 | Crop-weed interaction under ambient and elevated CO2 conditions. P. Nalayini (PI), A.H.Prakash, M. Amutha | Institute (2020-Aug 2023) | 3 |
| 45 | Integrated Nitrogen management under elevated CO2. P. Nalayini (PI), K. Sankarnarayanan, A.H.Prakash, M. Amutha | Institute (2023-2026) | 3 |
| 46 | Evaluation of agro techniques to overcome the impact of weather aberrations (drought, water logging) in ELS cotton. K Sankarnarayanan (PI), P. Valarmathi, J.H.Meshram | Institute (2020-2026) | 3 |
| 47 | Sustainable Intensification of Extra Long Staple Cotton Production in South Zone. R. Raja (PI), K. Rathinavel | Institute (2019-2024) | 4 |
| 48 | Active Optical Sensors based Yield Prediction in Cotton and Crop Canopy Management using Unmanned Aerial System. R. Raja (PI), D. Kanjana, T. Arumuganathan (SBI, Coimbatore) | Institute (2021-2024) | 3 |
| 49 | Effect of long-term application of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on continuous cultivation of Bt and non Bt cotton with maize and wheat cropping system under irrigated conditions. D. Kanjana (PI), Amarpreet Singh | Institute (2017-2024) | 3 |
| 50 | Formulation of Customized fertilizers for Cotton. D Kanjana (PI), R. Raja, Usha Rani | Institute (2021-2025) | 3 |
| 51 | Development of a nutrient and plant hormone- enriched foliar formulation for cotton. J. Annie Sheeba (PI), D Kanjana | Institute (2021-2024) | 3 |
| 52 | Identification and characterization of germplasm lines and advance breeding with higher photosynthetic efficiency and harvest index for better yield in cotton. J. Annie Sheeba (PI), S. Manickam | Institute (2023-2026) | 3 |
| 53 | Efficient resource allocation pattern for cotton farms in Tamilnadu – Fuzzy goal programming approach. Isabella Agarwal (PI) | Institute (2023-2026) | 5 |
| 54 | Technology Impact and Need Assessment to Address Productivity, Sustainability and Climate Change Challenges of Indian Cotton. S. Usha Rani (PI), J. Annie Sheeba, M. Amutha | Institute (2022-2024) | 5 |
| 55 | ICT Dissemination of Cotton Technologies for Production Augmentation and Knowledge Empowerment S. Usha Rani (PI), M. Sabesh, JH. Meshram, SK. Sain | Institute (2022-2025) | 5 |
| 56 | Pilot Project on “Awareness and Extension Services on Best Farm Practices for Cotton Farmers to Improve Quality, Yield and Sustainability. S. Usha Rani (PI), A. Sampathkumar, A. H. Prakash, M. Sabesh, Head (Crop Production), Ramkrushna GI, A. Manikanadan, Jaya kumara Varadan, S. K. Sain, Amarpreet Singh | CCI (2023-2024) | 5 |
| 57 | Development of web-based Cotton data query system. M. Sabesh (PI), Sunil Mahajan, Isabella Agarwal | Institute (2021-2026) | 5 |
| 58 | Conservation agriculture practices for cotton-wheat system. Amarpreet Singh (PI), G. Majumdar | Institute (2022-2027) | 3 |
| 59 | Effect of monopodial removal practices on the hybrid Bt cotton. Amarpreet Singh (PI) | Institute (2023-2025) | 3 |
| Crop Protection (23 projects) | |||
| 60 | Crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) in Maharashtra. V. S. Nagrare (PI), Babasaheb B Fand | CROPSAP (2010 onwards, annual basis) | 2 |
| 61 | Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM): Dissemination of Pink bollworm Management Strategies. V.S. Nagrare (PI), Rachana Pande, Prabhulinga T, Shivaji H. Thube, Neelkanth Hiremani, S.P. Gawande, B.B. Fand, Dipak.T. Nagrale, S.S. Patil, K. Rameash, Rishi Kumar, S. K. Sain, J. H. Meshram, K. Shankarganesh | IRM-DAC (2018 onwards, annual basis) | 2 |
| 62 | Neonicotinoid and pyridinecarboxamide insecticides resistance monitoring in cotton Jassid, Amrasca biguttutla biguttutla (Ishida). V.S. Nagrare (PI), Rishi Kumar, K. Shankarganesh, Joy Das | Institute (2023-2026) | 2 |
| 63 | Identification of Host Cues from Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) to elicit behaviour of female Pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella). Rachna Pande (PI), Prabhulinga T, Pooja Verma | Institute (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 64 | Revisiting the ETLs and yield loss assessment for cotton pink bollworm and boll rot. Babasaheb B Fand (PI), Vivek Shah, Dipak Nagrale | Institute (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 65 | Monitoring insecticide resistance in American bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera Hubner populations from cotton growing regions of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Shah Vivek (PI), Rachna Pande | Institute (2021-2026) | 2 |
| 66 | Multi-pronged bio-rational management of Pink bollworm (PBW), Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) on cotton in India. Prabhulinga T (PI), YG Prasad, BB Fand, Rishi Kumar, K Rameash | Institute (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 67 | Investigations on host plant resistance mechanisms in cotton genotypes against thrips. Prabhulinga T (PI), Shivaji Thube, Pooja Verma | Institute (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 68 | Evaluation of Rallis India protein against population pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella) Prabhulinga T (PI) | Rallis India (2022-2024) | 2 |
| 69 | Development of EPF (Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae) & EPN based bio-formulation for sustainable management of pink bollworm and sucking pest complex in cotton. Shivaji Thube (PI), Y.G. Prasad, Prabhulinga T. | Institute (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 70 | Studies on Boll rot in cotton – Etiology and Management. Dipak T. Nagrale (PI), B.B.Fand | Institute (2020-2025) | 2 |
| 71 | Studies on target leaf spot of cotton caused by Corynespora cassiicola. S.P. Gawande (PI), Babasaheb B Fand, Rakesh Kumar, S.K.Sain | Institute (2020-2025) | 2 |
| 72 | Studies on grey mildew disease of cotton caused by Ramularia areola. Neelkanth Hiremani (PI), P. Valarmathi | Institute (2020-2025) | 2 |
| 73 | Development of AI enabled pheromone trap for lepidopteran pests and multi-fin glue trap for sucking pests on cotton. K. Rameash (PI), M. Sabesh | Institute (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 74 | Biology and holistic management strategies for emerging pest Tea mosquito Bug (Helopeltis) in Cotton. M. Amutha (PI) | Institute (2020-2025) | 2 |
| 75 | Development of sociochemical based attractants for sustainable management of cotton stem weevil Pempherulus affinis (Faust) Curculionidae: Coleoptera). Shankarganesh (PI) | SERB-DST (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 76 | Identification and genetic variability of Alternaria and Cercospora isolates of cotton using molecular markers. A. Sampathkumar (PI) | Institute (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 77 | Survey, molecular characterization, vector transmission and exploiting host plant resistance for tobacco streak virus (TSV) in cotton. A. Sampathkumar (PI), P. Valarmathi | Institute (2023-2026) | 2 |
| 78 | Studies on rust disease of cotton caused by Phakopsora gossypii and cotton necrosis disease caused by TSV, its management. P. Valarmathi (PI) | Institute (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 79 | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes of cotton. J. Gulzar Banu (PI) | Institute (2020-2025) | 2 |
| 80 | Development of biocontrol consortia with multifaceted fungi for the management of important pests and nematodes of cotton. Gulzar Banu (PI), Shivaji Thube | Institute (2020-2025) | 4 |
| 81 | Thermal stress induced effect on insecticide susceptibility and fitness traits in whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, a serious pest of worldwide concern. Rishi Kumar (PI), Debashis Paul, Baba Saheb Fand | DST-CRG (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 82 | Collection, characterization and evaluation of beneficial fungal microorganisms from North, Central and South Cotton growing zones. S.K. Sain (PI), Shailesh P. Gawande, P. Valarmathi | Institute (2020-2025) | 4 |
| Crop Improvement (29 projects) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sl.No | Project title and Investigators | Duration | EFC Code |
| 1 | Development of elite Bt cotton varieties using potential non-deregulated transgenic events. VN Waghmare (PI), Vinita Gotmare, G Balasubramani, J Amudha, Saravanan M, Rishi Kumar, V.S. Nagrare | Institute (2018-2023) | 1 |
| 2 | Development of broad based high yielding varieties of diploid and tetraploid cotton through recurrent selection. V.N. Waghmare (PI), S. K Verma | Institute (2020-2026) | 4 |
| 3 | Harnessing the potential of wild and unadapted germplasm in cotton improvement- A pre-breeding approach. Vinita Gotmare (PI), SK.Verma, Santosh HB, Chandrashekar N, Rachna Pande, Neelkanth Hiremani, A.H. Prakash, M. Amutha, A. Sampathkumar K. Baghyalakshmi | Institute (2018-2023) | 1 |
| 4 | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germplasm of cultivated species of Gossypium. Vinita Gotmare (PI), Sunil S. Mahajan, M. Saravanan, Neelakanth S. Hiremani, Manickam, A.H. Prakash, A. Manivannan, SK. Verma, Debashis Paul, Anjali Kak | Institute (2018-2023) | 1 |
| 5 | Development of heterotic pools in hirsutum cotton. D.V. Patil (PI), Rahul M Phuke | Institute (2020– 2025) | 1 |
| 6 | Development of elite Bt cotton varieties using deregulated transgenic events. Santosh HB (PI), V.N. Waghmare, D.V. Patil, V. Santhy, Raghavendra KP, Rakesh Kumar, MV Venugopalan, Ramkrushna GI, Shah Vivek, Neelakanth S. Hiremani, Manickam, K. Baghyalakshmi, A. Sampath kumar, S.K. Verma, Rishi Kumar, S.K. Sain | Institute (2018-2023) | 1 |
| 7 | Development of Asiatic cotton (G. arboreum) genotypes with high yield and improved fibre quality traits. M. Saravanan (PI), V.N. Waghmare | Institute (2015-2023) | 4 |
| 8 | Development of Bt hybids in tetraploid cotton with high yield, superior fibre quality and tolerance to jassids. M. Saravanan (PI), Rahul M Phuke, Chandrashekar N, Prabhulinga T | Institute (2022-2027) | 1 |
| 9 | Advancement of MAGIC population to development of core set for genetic mapping and identification of potential inbred lines. Rahul M. Phuke (PI), YG. Prasad | Institute (2022-2026) | 1 |
| 10 | Development of high strength cotton genotypes by reducing the short fiber content.S. Manickam (PI), A. H. Prakash, Gulsar Banu | Institute (2017-2025) | 1 |
| 11 | Breeding for high yielding, early maturing sucking pest tolerant extra-long staple G. barbadense genotypes with improved fibre properties. A. Manivannan (PI), K. Rameash | Institute (2017-2025) | 4 |
| 12 | Induced Mutagenesis for Improvement of ELS (G. barbadense) cotton. A. Manivannan (PI), S. Manickam, K. Rathinavel, K. Shankarganesh, A. Sampathkumar | Institute (2020-2025) | 4 |
| 13 | Unraveling the Differential Expressed Proteins (DEP) in cotton genotypes with contrasting resistance to leafhopper and development of the protein biomarkers/functional markers for leafhopper resistance. A Manivannan (PI), K Shankarganesh | DST-CRG (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 14 | Development and Evaluation of ELS interspecific hybrids with better yield and fiber quality. K. Baghyalakshmi (PI), M. Amutha, A. Sampathkumar | Institute (2019-2024) | 4 |
| 15 | Development of varieties of upland cotton having better fibre traits and tolerance to CLCuD. S. K. Verma (PI), V. N. Waghmare | Institute (2017-2025) | 1 |
| 16 | ICAR project on Seed Production in Agricultural Crops and Fisheries. P.R.Vijayakumari, (Nd Officer), V. Santhy, Sunil Mahajan, K. Santosh HB, Rathinavel, Debashis Paul | MSP, ICAR (2007-2023) | 1 |
| 17 | Seed priming through Nano particles to induce early seed germination and enhanced seedling vigor in cotton. V. Santhy (PI), K. Rathinavel | Ad-hoc (2022-2023) | 1 |
| 18 | Development of Quality Seed Production Protocol in Cotton. Sunil S. Mahajan (PI), V. Santhy, P.R. Vijayakumari, G. I. Ramkrushna | Institute (2022-2024) | 1 |
| 19 | National Seed Project (Crops). K. Rathinavel (PI), P.R.Vijayakumari | NSP, ICAR (1999-2023) | 1 |
| 20 | Implementation of PVP legislation 2001 and DUS testing of cotton under ICAR-SAU system. K. Rathinavel (PI), P.R.Vijayakumari, V. Santhy | DUS, ICAR (2003-2023) | 1 |
| 21 | Physiochemical traits determining genotypic response towards Accelerated Ageing process in Cotton. Debashis Paul (PI), V Santhy, Sunil Mahajan | Institute (2021-2024) | 1 |
| 22 | An efficient regeneration system for transformation studies with CICRcry2Ab1Ac and fiber strength genes in Cotton (G. hirsutum). G. Balasubramani (PI), J. Amudha, K.P Raghavendra, Chandrashekar N, Joy Das, Rakesh Kumar | Institute (2017-2023) | 1 |
| 23 | Validation of molecular markers and genes linked to drought tolerance in cotton. J. Amudha (PI), Suman Bala Singh, Jayant Meshram, M. Saravanan | Institute (2021-2024) | 1 |
| 24 | Exploration of genomic resources for identification of candidate genes and promoters for cotton improvement. Raghavendra KP (PI), Chandrashekar N, Pooja Verma, Joy Das, Rakesh Kumar | Institute (2020-2025) | 1 |
| 25 | Targeted mutagenesis of ghPHYA1 through CRISPR/Cas9 in Cotton. Chandrashekar N. (PI) | Institute (2017-2023) | 1 |
| 26 | Molecular Characterization of EPSPS Gene in Cotton Germplasm for the Development of Herbicide Resistant Cotton Through CRISPR/Cas9. Chandrashekar. N (PI), M. Saravanan | Institute (2021-2024) | 1 |
| 27 | Identification, Cloning, and functional validation of genes/enzymes involved in chitin biosynthesis pathway of Cotton Pink Bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella). Joy Das (PI), Raghavendra KP, Rakesh Kumar | Institute (2021-2024) | 1 |
| 28 | Study on hormonal regulation of Bt toxin resistance in Pink bollworm. Rakesh Kumar (PI), Joy Das | Ad-hoc (2022-2023) | 1 |
| 29 | Precise base editing in Acetolactate synthase gene (ALS Gene) for herbicide tolerance in Cotton. Rakesh Kumar (PI), Joy Das | Institute (2022-2027) | 1 |
| Crop Production (30 projects) | |||
| 30 | ICAR-Network Project on Precision Agriculture. Y.G. Prasad (PI), Director, CICR, Blaise Desouza, Gautam Majumdar, R. Raja, Amarpreet Singh, K. Rameash, C.B. Naik, B. Fand, Shailesh Gawande, Dipak Nagrale, N. Hiremani, B. Bhargavi, P. Nalayini, A. Manikandan, D. Kanjana, J.H. Meshram, Pooja Verma | NePPA (2022-2027) | 3 |
| 31 | Long-term impacts of sub-soiling and cover crop rotation on soil properties and N requirement of cotton. D. Blaise (PI), Co-PIs: G. Majumdar, B. Bhargavi, K. Velmourougane, J. Somasundaram (IISS) | Institute (2022-2024) | 3 |
| 32 | Quantitative estimation of carbon and moisture fluxes over the cotton based agro-ecosystem: Integrating ground observations, satellite data and modelling. M.V. Venugopalan (PI), A. Manikandan | NCP (2017-2023) | 3 |
| 33 | Evaluation and validation of enriched pressmud cake, nano seed inoculants, soil and foliar nutrient formulations for rainfed cotton. A.R. Raju (PI), Amarpreet Singh | Institute (2022-2025) | 3 |
| 34 | Validation and refinement of organic cotton production technology. Ramkrushna G.I (PI), Rachna Pande, Neelakath S. Hiremani, Savitha Santosh | Institute (2021-2027) | 4 |
| 35 | Estimating water footprint in cotton production system. B. Bhargavi (PI), Blaise D, P. Nalayini | Institute (2019-2023) | 3 |
| 36 | Crop-weed interaction under ambient and elevated CO2 conditions. P. Nalayini (PI), A.H.Prakash, M. Amutha | Institute (2020-2023) | 3 |
| 37 | Evaluation of agro techniques to overcome the impact of weather aberrations (drought, water logging) in ELS cotton. K Sankarnarayanan (PI), M. Amutha, J. Annie Sheeba, P. Valarmathi, J.H.Meshram, B. Bhargavi | Institute (2020-2023) | 3 |
| 38 | Sustainable Intensification of Extra Long Staple Cotton Production in South Zone. R. Raja (PI), J Annie Sheeba, K. Rathinavel | Institute (2019-2023) | 4 |
| 39 | Active Optical Sensors based Nitrogen Management and Yield Prediction in Cotton using Unmanned Aerial System. R. Raja (PI), D. Kanjana, T. Arumuganathan (SBI, Coimbatore) | Institute (2021-2024) | 3 |
| 40 | Conservation agriculture practices for cotton-wheat system. Amarpreet Singh (PI), G. Majumdar | Institute (2022-2027) | 3 |
| 41 | Management options for poor root development in Hybrid Bt cotton. Amarpreet Singh (PI) | Adhoc (2022-2023) | 3 |
| 42 | Nutrient profile-based fertilizer management in rainfed Bt-Cotton – A. Manikandan (PI), B. Bhargavi | Institute (2022-2025) | 3 |
| 43 | Evaluation of biochar nutrient composites to improve nutrient use efficiency for cotton grown at calcareous soils. A. Manikandan (PI), D. Blaise, K.M. Manjaiah, KA Chobhe | Adhoc (2022-2023) | 3 |
| 44 | Effect of long-term application of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on continuous cultivation of Bt and non Bt cotton with maize and wheat cropping system under irrigated conditions. D. Kanjana (PI), K. Sankaranarayanan, Amarpreet Singh | Institute (2017-2023) | 3 |
| 45 | Formulation of Customized fertilizers for Cotton. D Kanjana (PI), R. Raja, Usha Rani | Institute (2021-2025) | 3 |
| 46 | Efficacy evaluation of ICAR-CIRCOT Nano-ZnO as Nano-fertilizer in field crops. CCPIs: A. Manikandan, D. Kanjana | CIRCOT (2021-2023) | 3 |
| 47 | Evaluation of chemical defoliants augmenting leaf senescence for mechanical picking in Bt Cotton. J.H. Meshram (PI) | DST-SERB (2022-2025) | 3 |
| 48 | Development of a nutrient and plant hormone- enriched foliar formulation for cotton. J. Annie Sheeba (PI), D Kanjana | Institute (2021-2024) | 3 |
| 49 | Phytohormone profiling by targeted metabolomics in cotton. Pooja Verma (PI), Joy Das | Institute (2021-2024) | 3 |
| 50 | Microbial dissolution of carbonate to ameliorate soil sodicity in Black Soil Regions of Maharashtra. K. Velmourougane (PI), A. Manikandan, D. Vasu (NBSS & LUP) | Institute (2019-2023) | 3 |
| 51 | Bioprospecting microbial volatiles for plant growth promotion and sucking pest (Whitefly and Jassids) management in Bt cotton. K. Velmourougane (PI) | SERB-DST (2019-Nov. 2022) | 2 |
| 52 | Land resource inventory of Pench National Park for ecological restoration (NBSS & LUP, Pench Tiger Reserve Project). K. Velmourougane (Co-PI) | Maharashtra Forest Dept. (2020-2023) | 3 |
| 53 | Evaluation of genotypes, defoliants, and growth regulators for different hybrids/varieties under HDPS for machine picking of cotton. G. Majumdar (PI), J.H.Meshram, Blaise D, Ramkrushna GI, R. Raja, Amarpreet Singh | Institute (2019-2023) | 3 |
| 54 | Development of tractor operated brush type cotton harvester. Dr AP Pandirwar, ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal, G. Majumdar (Co-PI), Ramkrushna GI | Collaborative project (2021-2023) | 3 |
| 55 | Landscape Diagnostic Survey (LDS) of cotton production practices and crop performance in Maharashtra. YG. Prasad, Director, CICR (PI), A.R.Reddy, M.V. Venugopalan, Ramkrushna GI, Shailesh Gawande, M. Sabesh | RGTC (2022-2024) | 5 |
| 56 | Technology Impact and Need Assessment to Address Productivity, Sustainability and Climate Change Challenges of Indian Cotton. S. Usha Rani (PI), K. Sankaranarayanan, J. Annie Sheeba, M. Amutha | Institute (2022-2024) | 5 |
| 57 | ICT Dissemination of Cotton Technologies for Production Augmentation and Knowledge Empowerment S. Usha Rani (PI), M. Sabesh, JH. Meshram, SK. Sain | Institute (2022-2025) | 5 |
| 58 | Economic Analysis of Value Chain of the Cotton Market in Tamilnadu. Isabella (PI) | Institute (2020-2023) | 5 |
| 59 | Development of web-based Cotton data query system. M. Sabesh (PI), AR Reddy, Sunil Mahajan, Isabella | Institute (2021-2026) | 5 |
| Crop Protection (24 projects) | |||
| 60 | Investigations on bioefficacy of entomopathogens against cotton Pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella Saunders. V. S. Nagrare (PI), Chinna Babu Naik, Shailesh P. Gawande, Dipak T. Nagrale, J. Gulzar Banu | Institute (2020-2023) | 2 |
| 61 | Crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) in Maharashtra. V. S. Nagrare (PI) | CROPSAP (2010 onwards, annual basis) | 2 |
| 62 | Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM): Dissemination of Pink bollworm Management Strategies. V.S. Nagrare (PI), CoPIs: V. Chinna Babu Naik, Rachana Pande, Neelkanth Hiremani, S.P. Gawande, B.B. Fand, D.T. Nagrale, S.S. Patil, K. Rameash, Rishi Kumar, S. K. Sain, J. H. Meshram, K. Shankarganesh, Prabhulinga T. | IRM-DAC (2018 onwards, annual basis) | 2 |
| 63 | Multi-pronged bio-rational management of Pink bollworm (PBW), Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) on cotton in India. V. Chinna Babu Naik (PI), YG Prasad, BB Fand, Rishi Kumar, K Rameash | Institute (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 64 | Monitoring for shifts in susceptibility in populations of cotton bollworms to Bt cry toxins. MAHYCO I: Helicoverpa armigera and Pectinophora gossypiella against Cry 1Ac protein in various cotton growing regions of the country. Vivek Shah (PI), V. Chinna Babu Naik (Co-PI) MAHYCO II: Helicoverpa armigera and Pectinophora gossypiella and leaf eating caterpillar (Spodoptera litura) against Cry 2Ab and Cry 1Ac+ Cry 2Ab protein in various cotton growing regions of the country. V. Chinna Babu Naik (PI), Vivek Shah (Co-PI) | MAHYCO -BCS | 2 |
| 65 | Evaluation of nectariless Rasi cotton hybrids against bollworms. Chinna Babu Naik (PI) | Rasi seed (Contract research) (2021-2022) | 2 |
| 66 | Identification of Host Cues from Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) to elicit behaviour of female Pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella). Rachna Pande (PI), Prabhulinga T, Pooja Verma | Institute (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 67 | Revisiting the ETLs and yield loss assessment for cotton pink bollworm. Babasaheb B Fand (PI), Vivek Shah, Dipak Nagrale | Institute (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 68 | Monitoring insecticide resistance in American bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera Hubner populations from cotton growing regions of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Shah Vivek (PI), Rachna Pande | Institute (2021-2026) | 2 |
| 69 | Investigations on host plant resistance mechanisms in cotton genotypes against thrips. Prabhulinga T (PI), Shivaji Thube, Pooja Verma | Institute (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 70 | Development of EPF (Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae) & EPN based bio-formulation for sustainable management of pink bollworm and sucking pest complex in cotton. Shivaji Hausrao Thube (PI), Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar, Prabhulinga T. | Institute (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 71 | Studies on Boll rot in cotton – Etiology and Management. Dipak T. Nagrale (PI), B.B.Fand | Institute (2020-2025) | 2 |
| 72 | Studies on target leaf spot of cotton caused by Corynespora cassiicola. S.P. Gawande (PI), S.K.Sain, Chandrashekhar N. | Institute (2020-2025) | 2 |
| 73 | Studies on grey mildew disease of cotton caused by Ramularia areola. Neelkanth Hiremani (PI), P. Valarmathi | Institute (2020-2025) | 2 |
| 74 | Development of AI enabled pheromone trap for lepidopteran pests and multi-fin glue trap for sucking pests on cotton. K. Rameash (PI), M. Sabesh | Institute (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 75 | Biology and holistic management strategies for emerging pest Tea mosquito Bug (Helopeltis) in Cotton. M. Amutha (PI) | Institute (2020-2023) | 2 |
| 76 | Development of sociochemical based attractants for sustainable management of cotton stem weevil Pempherulus affinis (Faust) Curculionidae: Coleoptera). Shankarganesh (PI) | SERB-DST (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 77 | Identification and genetic variability of Alternaria and Cercospora isolates of cotton using molecular markers. A. Sampathkumar (PI) | Institute (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 78 | Studies on rust disease of cotton caused by Phakopsora gossypii and cotton necrosis disease caused by TSV, its management. P. Valarmathi (PI) | Institute (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 79 | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes of cotton. J. Gulzar Banu (PI), Nandini Gokte Narkhedkar | Institute (2020-2025) | 2 |
| 80 | Development of biocontrol consortia with multifaceted fungi for the management of important pests and nematodes of cotton. Gulzar Banu (PI), M. Amutha, Shivaji Thube | Institute (2020-2025) | 4 |
| 81 | Whitefly: Studies on ecology and host plant resistance. Rishi Kumar (PI), S.K. Sain, Prabhulinga. T | Institute (2020-2023) | 2 |
| 82 | Thermal stress induced effect on insecticide susceptibility and fitness traits in whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, a serious pest of worldwide concern. Rishi Kumar (PI), Debashis Paul, Baba Saheb Fand | DST-CRG (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 83 | Collection, characterization and evaluation of beneficial fungal microorganisms from North, Central and South Cotton growing zones. S.K. Sain (PI), Nandini Gokte Narkhedkar, S.P. Gawande, P. Valarmathi, Savitha Santosh | Institute (2020-2025) | 4 |
| Sl.No | Project title and Investigators | Duration | EFC Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crop Improvement (29 projects) | |||
| 1 | Development of elite Bt cotton varieties using potential non-deregulated transgenic events. VN Waghmare (PI), Vinita Gotmare, G Balasubramani, J Amudha, Saravanan M, Rishi Kumar, V.S. Nagrare | Institute (2018-2023) | 1 |
| 2 | Development of broad based high yielding varieties of diploid and tetraploid cotton through recurrent selection. V.N. Waghmare (PI), S. K Verma | Institute (2020-2026) | 4 |
| 3 | Harnessing the potential of wild and unadapted germplasm in cotton improvement- A pre-breeding approach. Vinita Gotmare (PI), SK.Verma, Santosh HB, Rachna Pande, Neelkanth Hiremani, A.H. Prakash, M. Amutha, A. Sampathkumar K. Baghyalakshmi | Institute (2018-2023) | 1 |
| 4 | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germplasm of cultivated species of Gossypium. Vinita Gotmare (PI), Sunil S. Mahajan, M. Saravanan, Neelakanth S. Hiremani, Manickam, A.H. Prakash, A. Manivannan, SK. Verma, Debashis Paul, Anjali Kak | Institute (2018-2023) | 1 |
| 5 | Development of heterotic pools in hirsutum cotton. D.V. Patil (PI), Rahul M Phuke | Institute (2020– 2025) | 1 |
| 6 | Development of elite Bt cotton varieties using deregulated transgenic events. Santosh HB (PI), V.N. Waghmare, D.V. Patil, V. Santhy, Raghavendra KP, Rakesh Kumar, MV Venugopalan, Ramkrushna GI, Shah Vivek, Neelakanth S. Hiremani, Manickam, K. Baghyalakshmi, A. Sampath kumar, S.K. Verma, Rishi Kumar, S.K. Sain | Institute (2018-2023) | 1 |
| 7 | Development of Asiatic cotton (G. arboreum) genotypes with high yield and improved fibre quality traits. M. Saravanan (PI), V.N. Waghmare | Institute (2015-2023) | 4 |
| 8 | Development of Bt hybids in tetraploid cotton with high yield, superior fibre quality and tolerance to jassids. M. Saravanan (PI), Rahul M Phuke, Chandrashekar N, Prabhulinga T | Institute (2022-2027) | 1 |
| 9 | Advancement of MAGIC population to development of core set for genetic mapping and identification of potential inbred lines. Rahul M. Phuke (PI), YG. Prasad | Institute (2022-2026) | 1 |
| 10 | Development of high strength cotton genotypes by reducing the short fiber content.S. Manickam (PI), A. H. Prakash, Gulsar Banu | Institute (2017-2025) | 1 |
| 11 | Breeding for high yielding, early maturing sucking pest tolerant extra-long staple G. barbadense genotypes with improved fibre properties. A. Manivannan (PI), K. Rameash | Institute (2017-2025) | 4 |
| 12 | Induced Mutagenesis for Improvement of ELS (G. barbadense) cotton. A. Manivannan (PI), S. Manickam, K. Rathinavel, K. Shankarganesh, A. Sampathkumar | Institute (2020-2025) | 4 |
| 13 | Unraveling the Differential Expressed Proteins (DEP) in cotton genotypes with contrasting resistance to leafhopper and development of the protein biomarkers/functional markers for leafhopper resistance. A Manivannan (PI), K Shankarganesh | DST-CRG (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 14 | Development and Evaluation of ELS interspecific hybrids with better yield and fiber quality. K. Baghyalakshmi (PI), M. Amutha, A. Sampathkumar | Institute (2019-2024) | 4 |
| 15 | Development of varieties of upland cotton having better fibre traits and tolerance to CLCuD. S. K. Verma (PI), V. N. Waghmare | Institute (2017-2025) | 1 |
| 16 | ICAR project on Seed Production in Agricultural Crops and Fisheries. P.R.Vijayakumari, (Nd Officer), V. Santhy, Sunil Mahajan, K. Santosh HB, Rathinavel, Debashis Paul | MSP, ICAR (2007-2023) | 1 |
| 17 | Seed priming through Nano particles to induce early seed germination and enhanced seedling vigor in cotton. V. Santhy (PI), K. Rathinavel | Ad-hoc (2022-2023) | 1 |
| 18 | Development of Quality Seed Production Protocol in Cotton. Sunil S. Mahajan (PI), V. Santhy, P.R. Vijayakumari, G. I. Ramkrushna | Institute (2022-2024) | 1 |
| 19 | National Seed Project (Crops). K. Rathinavel (PI), P.R.Vijayakumari | NSP, ICAR (1999-2023) | 1 |
| 20 | Implementation of PVP legislation 2001 and DUS testing of cotton under ICAR-SAU system. K. Rathinavel (PI), P.R.Vijayakumari, V. Santhy | DUS, ICAR (2003-2023) | 1 |
| 21 | Physiochemical traits determining genotypic response towards Accelerated Ageing process in Cotton. Debashis Paul (PI), V Santhy, Sunil Mahajan | Institute (2021-2024) | 1 |
| 22 | An efficient regeneration system for transformation studies with CICRcry2Ab1Ac and fiber strength genes in Cotton (G. hirsutum). G. Balasubramani (PI), J. Amudha, K.P Raghavendra, Chandrashekar N, Joy Das, Rakesh Kumar | Institute (2017-2023) | 1 |
| 23 | Validation of molecular markers and genes linked to drought tolerance in cotton. J. Amudha (PI), Suman Bala Singh, Jayant Meshram, M. Saravanan | Institute (2021-2024) | 1 |
| 24 | Exploration of genomic resources for identification of candidate genes and promoters for cotton improvement. Raghavendra KP (PI), Chandrashekar N, Pooja Verma, Joy Das, Rakesh Kumar | Institute (2020-2025) | 1 |
| 25 | Targeted mutagenesis of ghPHYA1 through CRISPR/Cas9 in Cotton. Chandrashekar N. (PI) | Institute (2017-2023) | 1 |
| 26 | Molecular Characterization of EPSPS Gene in Cotton Germplasm for the Development of Herbicide Resistant Cotton Through CRISPR/Cas9. Chandrashekar. N (PI), M. Saravanan | Institute (2021-2024) | 1 |
| 27 | Identification, Cloning, and functional validation of genes/enzymes involved in chitin biosynthesis pathway of Cotton Pink Bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella). Joy Das (PI), Raghavendra KP, Rakesh Kumar | Institute (2021-2024) | 1 |
| 28 | Study on hormonal regulation of Bt toxin resistance in Pink bollworm. Rakesh Kumar (PI), Joy Das | Ad-hoc (2022-2023) | 1 |
| 29 | Precise base editing in Acetolactate synthase gene (ALS Gene) for herbicide tolerance in Cotton. Rakesh Kumar (PI), Joy Das | Institute (2022-2027) | 1 |
| Crop Production (30 projects) | |||
| 30 | ICAR-Network Project on Precision Agriculture. Y.G. Prasad (PI), Director, CICR, Blaise Desouza, Gautam Majumdar, R. Raja, Amarpreet Singh, K. Rameash, C.B. Naik, B. Fand, Shailesh Gawande, Dipak Nagrale, N. Hiremani, B. Bhargavi, P. Nalayini, A. Manikandan, D. Kanjana, J.H. Meshram, Pooja Verma | NePPA (2022-2027) | 3 |
| 31 | Long-term impacts of sub-soiling and cover crop rotation on soil properties and N requirement of cotton. D. Blaise (PI), Co-PIs: G. Majumdar, B. Bhargavi, K. Velmourougane, J. Somasundaram (IISS) | Institute (2022-2024) | 3 |
| 32 | Quantitative estimation of carbon and moisture fluxes over the cotton based agro-ecosystem: Integrating ground observations, satellite data and modelling. M.V. Venugopalan (PI), A. Manikandan | NCP (2017-2023) | 3 |
| 33 | Evaluation and validation of enriched pressmud cake, nano seed inoculants, soil and foliar nutrient formulations for rainfed cotton. A.R. Raju (PI), Amarpreet Singh | Institute (2022-2025) | 3 |
| 34 | Validation and refinement of organic cotton production technology. Ramkrushna G.I (PI), Rachna Pande, Neelakath S. Hiremani, Savitha Santosh | Institute (2021-2027) | 4 |
| 35 | Estimating water footprint in cotton production system. B. Bhargavi (PI), Blaise D, P. Nalayini | Institute (2019-2023) | 3 |
| 36 | Crop-weed interaction under ambient and elevated CO2 conditions. P. Nalayini (PI), A.H.Prakash, M. Amutha | Institute (2020-2023) | 3 |
| 37 | Evaluation of agro techniques to overcome the impact of weather aberrations (drought, water logging) in ELS cotton. K Sankarnarayanan (PI), M. Amutha, J. Annie Sheeba, P. Valarmathi, J.H.Meshram, B. Bhargavi | Institute (2020-2023) | 3 |
| 38 | Sustainable Intensification of Extra Long Staple Cotton Production in South Zone. R. Raja (PI), J Annie Sheeba, K. Rathinavel | Institute (2019-2023) | 4 |
| 39 | Active Optical Sensors based Nitrogen Management and Yield Prediction in Cotton using Unmanned Aerial System. R. Raja (PI), D. Kanjana, T. Arumuganathan (SBI, Coimbatore) | Institute (2021-2024) | 3 |
| 40 | Conservation agriculture practices for cotton-wheat system. Amarpreet Singh (PI), G. Majumdar | Institute (2022-2027) | 3 |
| 41 | Management options for poor root development in Hybrid Bt cotton. Amarpreet Singh (PI) | Adhoc (2022-2023) | 3 |
| 42 | Nutrient profile-based fertilizer management in rainfed Bt-Cotton – A. Manikandan (PI), B. Bhargavi | Institute (2022-2025) | 3 |
| 43 | Evaluation of biochar nutrient composites to improve nutrient use efficiency for cotton grown at calcareous soils. A. Manikandan (PI), D. Blaise, K.M. Manjaiah, KA Chobhe | Adhoc (2022-2023) | 3 |
| 44 | Effect of long-term application of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on continuous cultivation of Bt and non Bt cotton with maize and wheat cropping system under irrigated conditions. D. Kanjana (PI), K. Sankaranarayanan, Amarpreet Singh | Institute (2017-2023) | 3 |
| 45 | Formulation of Customized fertilizers for Cotton. D Kanjana (PI), R. Raja, Usha Rani | Institute (2021-2025) | 3 |
| 46 | Efficacy evaluation of ICAR-CIRCOT Nano-ZnO as Nano-fertilizer in field crops. CCPIs: A. Manikandan, D. Kanjana | CIRCOT (2021-2023) | 3 |
| 47 | Evaluation of chemical defoliants augmenting leaf senescence for mechanical picking in Bt Cotton. J.H. Meshram (PI) | DST-SERB (2022-2025) | 3 |
| 48 | Development of a nutrient and plant hormone- enriched foliar formulation for cotton. J. Annie Sheeba (PI), D Kanjana | Institute (2021-2024) | 3 |
| 49 | Phytohormone profiling by targeted metabolomics in cotton. Pooja Verma (PI), Joy Das | Institute (2021-2024) | 3 |
| 50 | Microbial dissolution of carbonate to ameliorate soil sodicity in Black Soil Regions of Maharashtra. K. Velmourougane (PI), A. Manikandan, D. Vasu (NBSS & LUP) | Institute (2019-2023) | 3 |
| 51 | Bioprospecting microbial volatiles for plant growth promotion and sucking pest (Whitefly and Jassids) management in Bt cotton. K. Velmourougane (PI) | SERB-DST (2019-Nov. 2022) | 2 |
| 52 | Land resource inventory of Pench National Park for ecological restoration (NBSS & LUP, Pench Tiger Reserve Project). K. Velmourougane (Co-PI) | Maharashtra Forest Dept. (2020-2023) | 3 |
| 53 | Evaluation of genotypes, defoliants, and growth regulators for different hybrids/varieties under HDPS for machine picking of cotton. G. Majumdar (PI), J.H.Meshram, Blaise D, Ramkrushna GI, R. Raja, Amarpreet Singh | Institute (2019-2023) | 3 |
| 54 | Development of tractor operated brush type cotton harvester. Dr AP Pandirwar, ICAR-CIAE, Bhopal, G. Majumdar (Co-PI) | Collaborative project (2021-2023) | 3 |
| 55 | Landscape Diagnostic Survey (LDS) of cotton production practices and crop performance in Maharashtra. YG. Prasad, Director, CICR (PI), A.R.Reddy, M.V. Venugopalan, Ramkrushna GI, Shailesh Gawande, M. Sabesh | RGTC (2022-2024) | 5 |
| 56 | Technology Impact and Need Assessment to Address Productivity, Sustainability and Climate Change Challenges of Indian Cotton. S. Usha Rani (PI), K. Sankaranarayanan, J. Annie Sheeba, M. Amutha | Institute (2022-2024) | 5 |
| 57 | ICT Dissemination of Cotton Technologies for Production Augmentation and Knowledge Empowerment S. Usha Rani (PI), Isabella Agarwal, M. Sabesh, JH. Meshram, SK. Sain | Institute (2022-2025) | 5 |
| 58 | Economic Analysis of Value Chain of the Cotton Market in Tamilnadu. Isabella (PI) | Institute (2020-2023) | 5 |
| 59 | Development of web-based Cotton data query system. M. Sabesh (PI), AR Reddy, Sunil Mahajan, Isabella | Institute (2021-2026) | 5 |
| Crop Protection (24 projects) | |||
| 60 | Investigations on bioefficacy of entomopathogens against cotton Pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella Saunders. V. S. Nagrare (PI), Chinna Babu Naik, Shailesh P. Gawande, Dipak T. Nagrale, J. Gulzar Banu | Institute (2020-2023) | 2 |
| 61 | Crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) in Maharashtra. V. S. Nagrare (PI) | CROPSAP (2010 onwards, annual basis) | 2 |
| 62 | Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM): Dissemination of Pink bollworm Management Strategies. V.S. Nagrare (PI), V. Chinna babu Naik, Rachana Pande, Neelkanth Hiremani, S.P. Gawande, B.B. Fand, D.T. Nagrale, S.S. Patil, K. Rameash, Rishi Kumar. | IRM-DAC (2018 onwards, annual basis) | 2 |
| 63 | Multi-pronged bio-rational management of Pink bollworm (PBW), Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) on cotton in India. V. Chinna Babu Naik (PI), YG Prasad, BB Fand, Rishi Kumar, K Rameash | Institute (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 64 | Monitoring for shifts in susceptibility in populations of cotton bollworms to Bt cry toxins. MAHYCO I: Helicoverpa armigera and Pectinophora gossypiella against Cry 1Ac protein in various cotton growing regions of the country. Vivek Shah (PI), V. Chinna Babu Naik (Co-PI) MAHYCO II: Helicoverpa armigera and Pectinophora gossypiella and leaf eating caterpillar (Spodoptera litura) against Cry 2Ab and Cry 1Ac+ Cry 2Ab protein in various cotton growing regions of the country. V. Chinna Babu Naik (PI), Vivek Shah (Co-PI) | MAHYCO -BCS | 2 |
| 65 | Evaluation of nectariless Rasi cotton hybrids against bollworms. Chinna Babu Naik (PI) | Rasi seed (Contract research) (2021-2022) | 2 |
| 66 | Identification of Host Cues from Cotton (Gossypium hirsutum) to elicit behaviour of female Pink bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella). Rachna Pande (PI), Prabhulinga T, Pooja Verma | Institute (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 67 | Revisiting the ETLs and yield loss assessment for cotton pink bollworm. Babasaheb B Fand (PI), Vivek Shah, Dipak Nagrale | Institute (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 68 | Monitoring insecticide resistance in American bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera Hubner populations from cotton growing regions of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Shah Vivek (PI), Rachna Pande | Institute (2021-2026) | 2 |
| 69 | Investigations on host plant resistance mechanisms in cotton genotypes against thrips. Prabhulinga T (PI), Shivaji Thube, Pooja Verma | Institute (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 70 | Development of EPF (Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae) & EPN based bio-formulation for sustainable management of pink bollworm and sucking pest complex in cotton. Shivaji Hausrao Thube (PI), Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar, Prabhulinga T. | Institute (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 71 | Studies on Boll rot in cotton – Etiology and Management. Dipak T. Nagrale (PI), B.B.Fand | Institute (2020-2025) | 2 |
| 72 | Studies on target leaf spot of cotton caused by Corynespora cassiicola. S.P. Gawande (PI), S.K.Sain, Chandrashekhar N. | Institute (2020-2025) | 2 |
| 73 | Studies on grey mildew disease of cotton caused by Ramularia areola. Neelkanth Hiremani (PI), P. Valarmathi | Institute (2020-2025) | 2 |
| 74 | Development of AI enabled pheromone trap for lepidopteran pests and multi-fin glue trap for sucking pests on cotton. K. Rameash (PI), M. Sabesh | Institute (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 75 | Biology and holistic management strategies for emerging pest Tea mosquito Bug (Helopeltis) in Cotton. M. Amutha (PI) | Institute (2020-2023) | 2 |
| 76 | Development of sociochemical based attractants for sustainable management of cotton stem weevil Pempherulus affinis (Faust) Curculionidae: Coleoptera). Shankarganesh (PI) | SERB-DST (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 77 | Identification and genetic variability of Alternaria and Cercospora isolates of cotton using molecular markers. A. Sampathkumar (PI) | Institute (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 78 | Studies on rust disease of cotton caused by Phakopsora gossypii and cotton necrosis disease caused by TSV, its management. P. Valarmathi (PI) | Institute (2021-2024) | 2 |
| 79 | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes of cotton. J. Gulzar Banu (PI), Nandini Gokte Narkhedkar | Institute (2020-2025) | 2 |
| 80 | Development of biocontrol consortia with multifaceted fungi for the management of important pests and nematodes of cotton. Gulzar Banu (PI), M. Amutha | Institute (2020-2025) | 4 |
| 81 | Whitefly: Studies on ecology and host plant resistance. Rishi Kumar (PI), S.K. Sain, Prabhulinga | Institute (2020-2023) | 2 |
| 82 | Thermal stress induced effect on insecticide susceptibility and fitness traits in whitefly, Bemisia tabaci, a serious pest of worldwide concern. Rishi Kumar (PI), Debashis Paul, Baba Saheb Fand | DST-CRG (2022-2025) | 2 |
| 83 | Collection, characterization and evaluation of beneficial fungal microorganisms from North, Central and South Cotton growing zones. S.K. Sain (PI), Nandini Gokte Narkhedkar, S.P. Gawande, P. Valarmathi, Savitha Santosh | Institute (2020-2025) | 4 |
| Sl.No | Project title and Investigators | Type & Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Accelerating genetic gains for productivity enhancement, fibre quality, stress tolerance and climate resilience using transgenics, genome editing and pre breeding technologies | ||
| Crop Improvement (29 projects) | |||
| Nagpur | |||
| 1.1 | Development of elite Bt cotton varieties using potential non-deregulated transgenic events. VN Waghmare (PI), Vinita Gotmare, G Balasubramani, J Amudha, Santosh HB, Raghavendra KR Saravanan M, Shah Vivek, Rishi Kumar, VS. Nagrare, Rakesh Kumar | Institute (2018-2023) | |
| 1.2 | Development of elite Bt cotton varieties using deregulated transgenic events. Suman Bala Singh (PI), Santosh HB, VN. Waghmare, MV Venugopalan, D.V. Patil, Raghavendra KP, Shah Vivek, S, Ramkrushna Gl, Manickam, K. Baghyalakshmi, K. Rameash, A. Sampath kumar, S.K. Verma, Rishi Kumar, S.K. Sain | Institute (2018-2023) | |
| 1.3 | Development of broad based high yielding varieties of diploid and tetrapioid cotton through recurrent selection. V.N. Waghmare (PI), S. K Verma | Institute (2020-2026) | |
| 1.4 | Development of compact plant type with improved quality traits through selective mating system. Suman Bala Singh (PI), J.H. Meshram, J. Amudha | Institute (2017-2022) | |
| 1.5 | Breeding of upland cotton for improved fibre yield, quality and resistance to biotic stress (Jassid). S.M. Palve (PI), Mandhyan P (CIRCOT) | Institute (2005-2022) | |
| 1.6 | Harnessing the potential of wild and unadapted germplasm in cotton improvement-A pre-breeding approach.Vinita Gotmare (PI), SK.Verma, Santosh HB, Chandrashekar N, Rachna Pande, Neelkanth Hiremani, AH Prakash, M. Amutha, A. Sampath Kumar, K. Baghyalakshmi | Institute(2018-2023) | |
| 1.7 | Development of heterotic pools in hirsutum cotton. D.V. Patil (PI) | Institute (2020- 2025) | |
| 1.8 | Breeding for early maturity compact plant type and jassid tolerance in cotton. H.B. Santosh (PI), S. Manickam | Institute (2014-22) | |
| 1.9 | Seed characterization based on protein quantification and profiling in cotton. V. Santhy (PI), Pooja Verma | Institute (2019-2022) | |
| 1.10 | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germplasm of cultivated species of Gossypium. Vinita Gotmare (PI), Sunil S. Mahajan, M. Saravanan,Neelkanth Hiremani, S. Manickam, A.H. Prakash, A. Manivannan, K. Rameash, Debashis Paul, Anjali Kak | Institute (2018-2023) | |
| 1.11 | Strategies to augment quality and storability of cotton seed under different environmental conditions. Sunil.S. Mahajan (PI), V. Santhy, R R. Vijayakumari | Institute (2017-2022) | |
| 1.12 | An efficient regeneration system for transformation studies with CICRcry2Ab1Ac and fiber strength genes in Cotton (G. hirsutum) G. Balasubramani (PI), J. Amudha, K.R Raghavendra, Chandrashekar N. | Institute (2017-2022) | |
| 1.13 | Validation of molecular markers and genes linked to drought tolerance in cotton. J. Amudha (PI), Suman Bala Singh, Jayant Meshram, M. Saravanan | Institute (2021-2024) | |
| 1.14 | Exploration of genomic resources for identification of candidate genes and promoters for cotton improvement. Raghavendra KP (PI), Chandrashekar N, Pooja Verma, Joy Das | Institute (2020-2025) | |
| 1.15 | Targeted mutagenesis of ghPHYAI through CRISPR/Cas9 in Cotton. Chandrashekar N. (PI), Raghavendra, K. P | Institute (2017-2023) | |
| 1.16 | Molecular Characterization of EPSPS Gene in Cotton Germplasm for the Development of Herbicide Resistant Cotton Through CRISPR/Cas9. Chandrashekar. N (PI) | Institute (2021-2024) | |
| 1.17 | Identification, Cloning, and functional validation of genes/enzymes involved in chitinbiosynthesis pathway of Cotton Pink Bollworm (Pectinophora gossypiella). Joy Das (PI), Raghavendra KP | Institute (2021-2024) | |
| 1.18 | ICAR project on Seed Production in Agricultural Crops and Fisheries. P.R.Vijayakumari, (Nd Officer), V. Santhy, Sunil Mahajan, K. Rathinavel, Debashis Paul | MSR ICAR (2007-2022) | |
| Coimbatore | |||
| 1.19 | Development of high strength cotton genotypes by reducing the short fiber content. S. Manickam (PI), A.H. Prakash, J. Gulsar Banu | Institute (2017-2025) | |
| 1.20 | Unraveling the Differential Expressed Proteins (DEP) in cotton genotypes with contrasting resistance to leafhopper and development of the proteinbiomarkers/functional markers for leafhopper resistance. A Manivannan (PI), K.Shankarganesh | DST-CRG(2021-24) | |
| 1.21 | National Seed Project (Crops). K. Rathinavel (PI), RR.Vijayakumari | NSR ICAR (1999-2022) | |
| 1.22 | Implementation of PVP legislation 2001 and DUS testing of cotton under ICAR-SAU system. K. Rathinavel (PI), RR. Vijayakumari, V. Santhy | DUS, ICAR (2003-2022) | |
| Sirsa | |||
| 1.23 | Development of varieties of upland cotton having better fibre traits and tolerance to CLCuD. S. K. Verma (PI), V. N. Waghmare | Institute (2017-2025) | |
| 1.24 | Physiochemical traits determining genotypic response towards Accelerated Ageing process in Cotton.Debashis Paul (PI), V Santhy, Sunil Mahajan | Institute(2021-24) | |
| 2 | Development of ecologically compatible Integrated pest management strategies for existing and emerging pests under conventional and niche area cotton production systems | ||
| Crop Protection Division | |||
| Nagpur | |||
| 2.1 | Investigations on bioefficacy of entomopathogens against cotton Pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders). V. S. Nagrare (PI), ChinnaBabu Naik, Shailesh RGawande, Dipak T. Nagrale, J. Gulzar Banu | Institute (2020-2023) | |
| 2.2 | Multi-pronged bio-rational management of Pink bollworm (PBW), Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) on cotton in India. V. ChinnaBabu Naik(PI), YG Prasad, BB Fand, Rishi Kumar, K Rameash | Institute (2021-2024) | |
| 2.3 | Identification of oviposition deterrent for ethological management of cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera Hubner. Rachna Pande (PI) | Institute (2017-2022) | |
| 2.4 | Revisiting the ETLs and yield loss assessment for cotton pink bollworm. Babasaheb B Fand (PI), Vivek Shah, Dipak Nagrale | Institute (2021-2024) | |
| 2.5 | Evaluation of biocidal activity of Gossypol against cotton pink bollworm. Babasaheb B Fand (PI), Pooja Verma | Institute (Adhoc) (2021-2022) | |
| 2.6 | Monitoring insecticide resistance in American bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera Hubner populations from cotton growing regions of Maharashtra and Gujarat. Shah Vivek(PI) , Rachna Pande | Institute (2021-2026) | |
| 2.7 | Studies on inner boll rot of cotton caused by Pantoea spp. and other pathogens. Dipak T. Nagrale(PI), B.B. Fand | Institute (2020-2025) | |
| 2.8 | Studies on target leaf spot of cotton caused by Corynespora cassiicola. S.P. Gawande(PI), S.K.Sain, Chandrashekhar N. | Institute (2020-2025) | |
| 2.9 | Studies on prevalence of Xanthomonas citri pv. malvacearum races of cotton and breeding for BLB resistant varieties. S. P. Gawande (PI), VN Waghmare, Dipak Nagrale,Neelkanth Hiremani, S.K.Sain, Sampathkumar | Institute (2018-2022) | |
| 2.10 | Studies on grey mildew disease of cotton caused by Ramularia areola. Neelkanth Hiremani (PI), R Valarmathi | Institute (2020-2025) | |
| 2.11 | Crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) in Maharashtra. V. S. Nagrare (PI) | CROPSAP (2010 onwards, annual basis) | |
| 2.12 | Insecticide Resistance Management (IRM): Dissemination of Pink bollworm Management Strategies. Zone/State/ District Coordinators: V.S. Nagrare, V. Chinnababu Naik, IRM-DAC (2018 onwards, Rachana Pande, Neelkanth Hiremani, S.P. Gawande, S. M. Wasnik, B.B. Fand, D.T. annual basis) Nagrale, S.S. Patil, K. Rameash, Rishi Kumar. | IRM-DAC (2018 onwards, annual basis) | |
| 2.13 | Monitoring for shifts in susceptibility in populations of cotton bollworms to Bt cry toxins. MAHYCO I: Helicoverpa armigera and Pectinophora gossypiella against Cry 1Ac protein in various cotton growing regions of the country. Vivek Shah (PI), V. ChinnaBabu Naik (Co-PI) MAHYCO II: Helicoverpa armigera and Pectinophora gossypiella and leaf eating caterpillar (Spodoptera litura) against Cry 2Ab and Cry 1Ac+ Cry 2Ab protein in various cotton growing regions of the country. V. ChinnaBabu Naik (PI), Vivek Shah (Co-PI) | MAHYCO -BCS | |
| Coimbatore | |||
| 2.14 | Development of wireless smart trap for automated monitoring of lepidopterous pests in cotton. K. Rameash (PI), K. Shankarganesh, Babasaheb B Fand | Institute (2019-2022) | |
| 2.15 | Biologyand holistic management strategies for emerging pest Tea mosquito Bug (Helopeltis) in Cotton. M. Amutha(PI) | Institute (2020-2023) | |
| 2.16 | Identification of semiochemical associated with host plant cotton and insect pest stem weevil Pempheres affinis. K. Shankarganesh (PI) | Institute (2019-2022) | |
| 2.17 | Investigation on the susceptibility status and possible detoxification mechanism for neonicotinoids and newer molecules against cotton leaf hopper. K. Shankarganesh (PI), VishleshNagrare | Institute (2019-2022) | |
| 2.18 | Identification and genetic variability otAlternaria and Cercospora isolates of cotton using molecular markers. A. Sampathkumar (PI) | Institute(2021-2024) | |
| 2.19 | Studies on rust disease of cotton caused by Phakopsora gossypii and its management. P. Valarmathi (PI) | Institute (2021-2024) | |
| 2.20 | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes of cotton. J. Gulzar Banu (PI), Nandini GokteNarkhedkar | Institute (2020-2025) | |
| 2.21 | Whitefly: Studies on ecology and host plant resistance. Rishi Kumar (PI), S.K. Sain, Prabhulinga | Institute(2020-2023) | |
| 3 | Development efficient resource management technologies for precision farming, smart cotton production, mechanical harvesting and high-density planting | ||
| Crop Production Division | |||
| Nagpur | |||
| 3.1 | Alleviating soil compaction – a production constraint in cotton. Blaise D esouza (PI), Gautam Majumdar, A Manikandan, Savitha Santosh | Institute (2017-2022) | |
| 3.2 | Investigation on the effect of skips and multiples on the productivity of machine planted cotton. M.V. Venugopalan(PI), G. Majumdar, Ramkrushna Gl, R. Raja | Institute(2020-2023) | |
| 3.3 | Validation and refinement of organic cotton production technology. Ramkrushna G.l Institute (PI), Rachna Pande, Neelakath S. Hiremani, Savitha Santosh | (2021-2027) | |
| 3.4 | Development of decision support system for precision water and nutrient management in cotton. Bhargavi. B. (PI), Blaise Desouza, Pooja Verma, R Nalayini, MSS Nagaraju (ICAR-NBSSLUP), S. Chattaraj (ICAR-NBSSLUP) | Institute(2021-2024) | |
| 3.5 | Estimating water footprint in cotton production system. B. Bhargavi (PI), Blaise D, R Nalayini | Institute(2019-2022) | |
| 3.6 | Phytohormone profiling by targeted metabolomics in cotton. Pooja Verma (PI), Joy Das | Institute (2021-2024) | |
| 3.7 | Evaluation and Refinement of spindle type header prototype for development of a cotton picker. G. Majumdar (PI), Blaise D, Ramkrushna Gl, J.H.Meshram, A. Raja, Amarpreet Singh | ICAR-CICR, Nagpur & CSIR-CMERI-CoEFM,Ludhiana. (2019-2022) | |
| 3.8 | ICAR Programme on Network Project on Precision Agriculture (NePA). Dr. Blaise (PI) | ICAR-IARI, New Delhi (2021-2026) | |
| 3.9 | Quantitative estimation of carbon and moisture fluxes over the cotton based agro- ecosystem: Integrating ground observations, satellite data and modelling. M.V. Venugopalan(PI), A. Manikandan | National carbon project(2017-June 2021) | |
| 3.10 | Land resource inventory of Pench National Park for ecological restoration (NBSS & LUR Pench Tiger Reserve Project). K.Velmourougane(Co-PI) | Pench project,Maharashtra Forest Dept.(2020-22) | |
| Coimbatore | |||
| 3.11 | Crop-weed interaction under ambient and elevated CO2 conditions. P. Nalayinl(PI), A.H.Prakash, M. Amutha | Institute(2020-2023) | |
| 3.12 | Evaluation of agro techniques to overcome the impact of weather aberrations (drought, water logging) in ELS cotton. K Sankarnarayanan(PI), M. Amutha, J. Annie Sheeba, R Valarmathi, J.H.Meshram, B. Bhargavi | Institute(2020-2023) | |
| 3.13 | Active Optical Sensors based Nitrogen Management and Yield Prediction in Cotton using Unmanned Aerial System. R. Raja (PI), D. Kanjana, T. Arumuganathan (SBI, Coimbatore) | Institute (2021-2024) | |
| 3.14 | Effect of long-term application of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on continuous cultivation of Bt and non Bt cotton with maize cropping system under irrigated conditions. D. Kanjana (PI), K. Sankaranarayanan, Amarpreet Singh | Institute (2017-2022) | |
| 3.15 | Fertilizer optimization and formulation of customized fertilizers for HDPS cotton. D Kanjana(PI), R. Raja, Usha Rani | (Institute 2021-2025) | |
| 3.16 | Development of a nutrient and plant hormone – enriched foliar formulation for cotton. Annie Sheeba(PI), D Kanjana | Institute (2021-2024) | |
| 3.17 | Exploiting the epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of stress responsive traits for imparting abiotic stress tolerance to cotton. J Annie Sheeba (PI) | Institute (2016-2022) | |
| Sirsa | |||
| 3.18 | Development of Cotton based cropping sys terns under Conservation Agriculture for North-Western Indian conditions. Amarpreet Singh (PI) | Institute(2018-2023) | |
| 3.19 | Enhancement in productivity of cotton through improvement in agro – techniques under North-Western Indian conditions. Amarpreet Singh (PI) | Institute (2019-2022) | |
| 4 | Genetic improvement and development of production and protection technologies tor des/, organic, ELS and naturally coloured cotton | ||
| Crop Improvement Division | |||
| Nagpur | |||
| 4.1 | Breeding to improve performance of Gossypium herbaceum for adaptation to climate change in central India. D.V. Patil (PI) | Institute (2015-2022) | |
| 4.2 | Development of high yielding, early maturing Asiatic cotton (Gossypium arboreum ) genotypes suitable to south and central zone. M. Saravanan(PI), A. Manivannan, V.N. Waghmare | Institute (2015-2023) | |
| Coimbatore | |||
| 4.3 | Breeding for high yielding, early maturing sucking pest tolerant extra -long staple G. barbadense genotypes with improved fibre properties. A. Manivannan (PI), K. Rameash | Institute (2017-2025) | |
| 4.4 | Induced Mutagenesis for Improvement of ELS (G.barbadense) cotton. A. Manivannan (PI), S. Manickam, K. Rathinavel, K. Shankarganesh, A. Sampathkumar | Institute (2020-2025) | |
| 4.5 | Development and Evaluation of ELS interspecific hybrids with better yield and fiber quality. K. Baghyalakshmi (PI), M. Amutha, A. Sampathkumar | Institute(2019-2024) | |
| Crop Production Division | |||
| Nagpur | |||
| 4.6 | Evaluation of PGPR and microbial inoculants to alleviate drought stress in cotton (G. hirsutum L). J.H.Meshram (PI), Pooja Verma, Dipak Nagrale | Institute (2019-2022) | |
| 4.7 | Development of microbial biofilm formulations for cotton: effects on yield, pests, diseases and soil health. K. Velmourougane (PI), Savitha Santosh, Rachana Pande, Dipak Nagrale | Institute (2017-2022) | |
| 4.8 | Microbial dissolution of carbonate to ameliorate soil sodicity in Black Soil Regions of Maharashtra. K. Velmourougane (PI), A. Manikandan, D. Vasu (NBSS & LUP) | Institute (2019-2022) | |
| 4.9 | Bioprospecting microbial volatiles for plant growth promotion and sucking pest (Whitefly and Jassids) management in Bt cotton. K. Velmourougane (PI) | SERB-DST (2019-2022) | |
| Coimbatore | |||
| 4.10 | Sustainable Intensification of Extra Long Staple Cotton Production in South Zone. R. Raja (PI), J Annie Sheeba, K. Rathinavel | Institute (2019-2023) | |
| Crop Protection Division | |||
| Nagpur | |||
| 4.11 | Mass multiplication of CICR – Trichocash (Trichodrma harzianum) and validation of their efficacy under MGMG fields. S.P. Gawande(PI), D.T Nagrale | Institute (2020-2025) | |
| Coimbatore | |||
| 4.12 | Development of biocontrol consortia with multifaceted fungi for the management of important pests and nematodes of cotton. Gulsar Banu (PI), M. Amutha | Institute (2020-2025) | |
| Sirsa | |||
| 4.13 | Collection, characterization and evaluation of beneficial fungal microorganisms from North, Central and South Cotton growing zones. S.K. Sain (PI), Nandini Gokte Narkhedkar, S.R Gawande, R Valarmathi, Savitha Santosh | Institute (2020-2025) | |
| 5 | Socio-economic dimension of cotton production system, technology dissemination, outreach, impact assessment and industrial linkages | ||
| Crop Production Division | |||
| Nagpur | |||
| 5.1 | e-Communication: Dissemination of Cotton Technology. S.M. Wasnik (PI), S. Usha Rani, M. Sabesh | Institute (2017-2022) | |
| 5.2 | An Inclusive Agri-Business Model for Sustainable Cotton Marketing in the State of Maharashtra. A.R.Reddy (CCPI),Ramkrushna Gl | NASF (2018- Nov 2021) | |
| Coimbatore | |||
| 5.3 | Economic Analysis of Value Chain of the Cotton Market in Tamilnadu. Isabella (PI) | Institute (2020-2022) | |
| 5.4 | Ex Ante analysis of the impact of COVID 19 on cotton economy in India. Isabella (PI), A.R.Reddy, Amarpreet Singh | Institute (2020-2022) | |
| 5.5 | Development of Extension Model for Promoting the Production of Extra Long Staple Cotton in India. S. Usha Rani (PI), K. Sankaranarayanan, M.Sabesh, M. Amutha, R Valaramathi, S. M. Wasnik | Institute (2019-2022) | |
| 5.6 | Development of web-based Cotton data query system. M. Sabesh(PI), A R Reddy, Sunil Mahajan, Isabella | Institute (2021-2026) | |
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| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
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| 1 | Improvementof tetraploid and diploid cottons for fibre properties through population improvement approaches. | V.N.Waghmare(PI) ,Vinita Gotmare (PA),O. P. Tuteja (PA), S.K Verma(PA),D.V.Patil (PA) 2000-2020 |
| 2 | Development of Bt cotton varieties using deregulated and non deregulated transgenic events. | V.N.Waghmare (PI):PAs:Suman Bala Singh (PI),Vinita Gotmare, G.Balasubramani (PI),Amudha J,Raghavendra KP,Saravanan M, Santhosh HB, Chandrashekar N, Rakesh Kumar, MV.Venugopalan, Rachna Pande, Vivek Shah, B.B.Fand, S. Manickam,K Rameash, A Sarnpathkumar;O.P.Tuteja, S.K Verma, Rishi Kumar, S.K Sain 2018-2023 |
| 3 | Development of compact plant type with improved quality traits through selective mating system. | Suman Bala Singh (PI),T.R.Loknathan (PA), J.H. Meshram (PA) 2017-2022 |
| 4 | Breeding of upland cotton for improved fibre quality and resistance to biotic stress (Jassid). | S. M. Palve (PI),Rachna Pande, Mandhyan 2005-2021 |
| 5 | MAS/MAB for Water-logging in Cotton. | Vinita Gotmare (PI),M. Saravanan (PA),].H. Meshram (PA), J.Annie Sheeba (PA) 2012-2020 |
| 6 | Harnessing the potential of wild and unadapted germplasm in cotton improvement. | Vinita Gotmare (PI),Santosh HB (PA), Chandrashekar N (PA), MadhuT.N (PA), Neelkanth Hiremani (PA),Rakesh Kumar (PA) 2018-2023 |
| 7 | Exploration, collection and conservation of land races of desi cotton and perennials and from different regions of India. | M. Saravanan (PI) 2014-2018 |
| 8 | Breeding to improve performance of Gossypium herbaceum for adaptation to climate change in central India. | D.V. Patil (PI), Punit Mohan (PA) 2015-2020 |
| 9 | Breeding for early maturity compact plant type and jassid tolerance in cotton. | H.B. Santosh (PI), S. Manickam (PA), KP. Raghavendra (PA) 2014-2019 |
| 10 | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germ plasm of cultivated species of Gossypium. | Sunil S. Mahajan (PI), M. Saravanan (PA),S. Manickam (PA), KPM. Dhamayanthi (PA), RA.Meena (PA), Anjali Kak (PA) 2018-2023 |
| 11 | Strategies to augment quality and storability of cotton seed under different environmental conditions. | Sunil.S Mahajan (PI), V.Santhy (PA), P.R.Vijayakumari (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 12 | Development of high strength cotton genotypes by reducing the short fiber content. | S. Manickam (PI), A.H. Prakash (PA), B.Dharajothi (PA),J. Gulsar Banu (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 13 | Breeding for high yielding, early maturing sucking pest tolerant extra-long staple G.barbadense genotypes with improved fibre properties. | K.P.M. Dhamayanthi (PI), A Manivannan (PA),K Rameash (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 14 | Development of high yielding, early maturing Asiatic cotton (Gossypium arboreum) genotypes suitable to south Zone. | A. Manivannan (PI), V.N.Waghmare (PA), M.Saravanan (PA) 2015-2020 |
| 15 | Identification of male sterile plants in genetic male sterility (GMS) using molecular markers. | O.P. Tuteja (PI), Suman Bala Singh (PA),M.Saravanan (PA) 2012-2019 |
| 16 | Development of varieties of upland cotton having better fibre traits and toleranceto CLCuD. | O.P. Tuteja PI), V.N.Waghmare (PA),S.K Verma (PA),D. Monga (PA),Rishi Kumar (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 17 | Development of Cotton Leaf Curl Virus resistant genotypes using G.arboreum / G.herbaceum through introgression | S. K.Verma (PI),V.N.Waghmare (PA),S.M. Palve (PA),Rakesh Kumar (PA) 2015-2021 |
| 18 | An efficient regeneration system for transformation studies with CICRcry2Ab1Ac and fiber strength genes in Cotton (G.hirsutum). | G. Balasubramani (PI), J. Amudha (PA), KP Raghavendra (PA),Joy Das (PA), Rakesh Kumar (PA),Chandrashekar N (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 19 | Gene discovery for useful traits. | K.P.Raghavendra (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (PA),K Velmourougane (PA),J.Annie Sheeba (PA), A.Sampathkumar (PA),Rakesh Kumar (PA),S.P. Gawande (PA) 2014-2019 |
| 20 | Targeted mutagenesis of ghPHYA1 through CRISPR/Cas9 in Cotton. | Chandrashekar N. (PI), Raghavendra, KP (PA), Joy Das (PA), RakeshKumar (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 21 | Unveiling the potential of cotton WNT -like gene in somatic embryogenesis through genetic engineering. | Chandrashekar N (PI) 2018-2021 |
| 22 | Development of consensus genetic linkage map for Gossypium spp. With SNP markers and QTL analysis for fibre traits. | V.N. Waghmare (PI), T.R.Loknathan (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 23 | Introgression of genes for whitefly and CLcuD resistance in upland cotton (G.hirsutum). | V.N. Waghmare (PI), S.M. Palve (PA), Rakesh Kumar (PA), D. Monga (PA), S.K.Verma (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2016-2019 |
| 24 | ICAR project on Seed Production in Agricultural Crops and Fisheries. | P.R.Vijayakumari (Nodal Officer), V.Santhy (PA), K Rathinavel (PA), R.A.Meena CPA 2007-2018 |
| 25 | National Seed Project [Crops]. | K. Rathinavel (PI)1999-2018 |
| 26 | Implementation of PVP legislation 2001 and DUS testing of cotton under ICAR-SAU system. | K. Rathinavel (PI) 2003-2018 |
| 27 | Alleviating soil compaction- a production constraint in cotton. | Blaise Desouza (PI), Gautam Majumdar (PA), A Manikandan (PA), Savita Santosh (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 28 | Identification and characterization of water deficit period under various agro climatic regions with reference to cotton growing states of India. | R. B. Singhandhupe (PI), A. Manikandan (PA),S. Chattraj (PA) (NBSS&LUP) 2017-2020 |
| 29 | Exploring the productivity potential of long-linted G. arboretum cotton. | MV Venugopalan (PI),K Sankarnarayanan (PA),J.H. Meshram (PA), G.I.Ramakrushna (PA),Pooja Verma (PA),S.S. Mahajan (PA), Madhu T.N (PA), Neelakanth Hiremani (PA), M. Sabesh (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 30 | Participatory evaluation of technology for improving profitability in calcareous soils. | A.R Raju (PI), RB Singandhupe (PA), Anuradha Narala (PA), A.Manikandan (PA) 2016-2020 |
| 31 | Integrated farming system to double income of cotton farmer. | G.I.Ramkrushna (PI), R.B.Singandhupe (PA), A. Manikandan (PA),Rachana Pande (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 32 | Identifying edaphic & climatic factors influencing fibre quality parameters in cotton and low micronaire management in ELS Cotton. | K. Sankaranarayanan (PI), A.H.Prakash (PA), M. Sabesh (PA), A.Manivannan (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 33 | Evaluation of Structured water for cotton production. | P. Nalayini (PI) 2014-2019 |
| 34 | Development of remunerative cotton based cropping systems based on conservation agriculture principles. | R. Raja (PI), D.Kanjana (PA),K Sankarganesh (PA), A. Sampathkumar (PA) 2015-2019 |
| 35 | Efficient nitrogen fixing legumes for cotton based cropping systems. | A. Manikandan (PI), P.Nalayini (PA), V.S.Nagrare (PA) 2015-2020 |
| 36 | Evaluation of nano-formulated micronutrients foliar spray for yield maximization indifferent cotton genotypes. | D. Kanjana (PI) 2012-2018 |
| 37 | Effect of long term application of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on continuous cultivation of Bt and non Bt cotton with maize cropping system under irrigated conditions. | D. Kanjana (PI), K Sankaranarayanan (PA), Amarpreet Singh (PA) 2017-2022 |
| 38 | Phenotyping of root system architecture in cotton (Gossypium hirsutumL.) for adaptation to drought tolerance. | J.H.Meshram (PI), S.S.Mahajan (PA) 2017-2019 |
| 39 | Exploiting the epigenetic tran generational inheritance of stress responsive traits for imparting abiotic stress tolerance to cotton. | J.Annie Sheeba (PI) 2016-2021 |
| 40 | Metabolite exploration of drought stress in cotton. | Pooja Verma (PI), G.I.Ramkrushna (PA) 2017-2019 |
| 41 | Development of microbial biofilm formulations for cotton: effects on yield, pests, diseasesand soil health. K. | Velmourougane (PI), Savitha Santosh (PA),RachanaPande (PA),Dipak Nagrale (PA) 2017-2019 |
| 42 | Microbial interventions for potassium nutrition in cotton. | SavithaSantosh (PI), G.I.Ramkrushna (PA), A. Manikandan (PA) 2017-2019 |
| 43 | e-Communication: Dissemination of Cotton Technology. | S.M.Wasnik (PI),S. Usha Rani (PA),O.p.Tuteja (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 44 | Development of transfer of technology innovations for bridging up the yield gap in cotton. | S. Usha Rani (PI), S.Manickam (PA), R.Raja (PA),M. Amutha (PA), S.M.Wasnik (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 45 | Socio-technological analysis of drip irrigation in cotton cultivation. | C. Karpagam (PI), K. Sankaranarayanan (PA), K Rameash (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 46 | Dynamics of cropping pattern in cotton growing districts of Maharashtra. | A.R.Reddy (PI) 2017-2019 |
| 47 | Impact of Institutional Credit on Cotton Farming in Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra. | Anuradha Narala (PI), S.M.Wasnik (PA), Nandini Gokte (PA),Vinita Gotmare (PA) 2016-2018 |
| 48 | Impact analysis of shift in global cotton trade on Indian cotton scenario. | Isabella Agarwal (PI) 2017-2019 |
| 49 | Development of interactive decision support systems for cotton pest management with prerecorded voice modules. | M. Sabesh (PI), C.Karpagam (PA) 2016-2019 |
| 50 | Validation of impact of input on economics of Bt -hybrid cotton+ pigeon pea strip cropping. | A.R. Raju (PI) 2017-2020 |
| 51 | Development of Cotton based cropping systems under Conservation Agriculture for North-Western Indian conditions. | Amarpreet Singh (PI),S.K.Sain (PA),Rishi Kumar (PA), K.Velmourougane (PA) 2018-2023 |
| 52 | Quantitative estimation of carbon and moisture fluxes over the cotton based agro-ecosystem: Integrating ground observations, satellite data and modelling. | Director, ICAR-CICR, M.V.Venugopalan (PI), A. Manikandan (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 53 | Response of STL mixture grade CNS fertilizer to cotton | A. Manikandan (PI), Blaise Desouza (PA) 2017-2018 |
| 54 | Standardization and integration of strategies for sustainable nematode management. | Nandini Narkhedkar (PI) 2017-2020 |
| 55 | Elucidating eco-toxicity and resistance development in sucking pests against newer insecticides used in cotton. | V.S.Nagrare (PI),V. Chinna Babu Naik (PA), Babasaheb B Fand (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 56 | Identification of oviposition deterrent for ethological management of cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera Hubner. | Rachna Pande (PI), Vivek Shah (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 57 | Investigations into exacerbation of pest status of cotton pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) in the context of climate change through development of phenology model. | Babasaheb B Fand (PI),V.S.Nagrare (PA),V.Chinna Babu Naik (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 58 | Push-pull strategy for management of pink bollworm in cotton. | Vivek Shah (PI), Rachna Pande (PA), Pooja Verma (PA) 2016-2019 |
| 59 | Diversity analysis of Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), predators and parasitoids. | Prabhulinga T (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (PA),Rishi Kumar (PA),M. Amutha (PA),V. Chinna Babu Naik (PA) 2016-2019 |
| 60 | Studies on chemical cues mediating sucking pests and natural enemy interactions in cotton eco-system. | Madhu, T.N (PI),Rishi Kumar (PA),K. Shankarganesh (PA),K.Rameash (PA) 2016-2020 |
| 61 | Identification of resistant genetic sources with mechanism of resistance against cotton leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula biguttula) (Ishida) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae). | B. Dharajothi (PI), A.Manivannan (PA),D.Kanjana (PA) 2017 -2020 |
| 62 | Exploring novel dispensers to enhance the trapping efficacy of gossyplure in managing pink bollworm in cotton. | K. Rameash (PI),B. Dharajothi (PA) 2016-2019 |
| 63 | Diversity, Ecology and Improvement of eco -compatible management of Thrips in cotton ecosystem. | M. Amutha (PI),K. Sankaranarayanan (PA), .P.Gawande (PA), B.B.Fand (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 64 | Studies on prevalence of Xanthomonas citri pv.malvacearum races of cotton and breeding for BLB resistant varieties. | S.P.Gawande (PI) , VN Waghmare (PA), Dipak Nagrale (PA), Neelkanth Hiremani (PA), S.K.Sain (PA), Sampathlrumar (PA) 2018-2021 |
| 65 | Evaluation of cotton PGPR for broad-spectrum resistance against insect pests and diseases. | Dipak T Nagrale (PI), Vivek Shah (PA), T. Prabhulinga (PA) 2016-2019 |
| 66 | Identification of endophytes from cotton with special reference to desi cotton and evaluation of biocontrol activity against major diseases. | Neelakanth Hiremani (PI), S.P. Gawande (PA), S.K.S ain (PA), Pooja Verma (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 67 | Role of plant defense activators for management of cotton leaf spot diseases. | Vanita N.Salunkhe (PI), S.P. Gawande (PA), ].H. Meshram (PA), Pooja Verma (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 68 | Molecular characterization, virulence and genetic diversity analysis of Alternaria leaf spot disease of cotton. | A. Sampath Kumar (PI) 2017-2020 |
| 69 | Studies on symptom expression, host range, transmission and spread of Tobacco Streak Virus infecting Cotton. | P Valarmathi (PI), M.Amutha (PA), S.P. Gawande (PA), S.K.Sain (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 70 | Studies to identify the most virulent strains of entomopthogenic fungi for whitefly control. | S.K.Sain (PI), D. Monga (PA), Sandhya Kranthi (PA),Rishi Kumar (PA), Prabhulinga T (PA), Dipak Nagrale (PA) 2016-2019 |
| 71 | Studies to understand, occurrence of parawilt and the effect ofrhizosphere microorganism and chemicals on its management in North India | S.K Sain (PI),D. Monga (PA), Pooja Verma (PA), S.K.Bishnoi (PA) 2017-2019 |
| 72 | Inventorying potential fungal metabolites for the management of sucking pests and nematodes of cotton. | J.GulsarBanu (PI), A.H.Prakash (PA), M. Amutha (PA), P. Valarmathi (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 73 | Monitoring changes in baseline susceptibility to Cry toxins in the cotton bollworm, H. armiqera, pink bollworm and Spodoptera Iitura. | Nandini Narkhedkar (Coordination),V.Chinna Babu Naik (PA), Vivek Shah (PA) 2012-2018 |
| 74 | Crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) in Maharashtra. | V.S. Nagrare (PI) 2010-2018 |
| 75 | Pink bollworm, Pectinophora qossypiella (Saunders): Resistance Monitoring, Fitness Costs, Inheritance of Resistance to Cry toxins expressed in Bt cotton. | V.Chinna Babu Naik (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (PA) 2017-2020 |
| 76 | Genetic diversity in geographical Population of Pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) in India. | V. Chinna Babu Naik (PI) 2017 -2021 |
| 77 | Evaluation of selectivity of insecticides against different mealy bug species and their major natural enemies associated with cotton, tomato, brinjal and papaya. | K. Shankarganesh (PI) 2016-2018 |
| 78 | Exploration and development of thermal tolerant strain of biocontrol agent, Acerophagus papaya for sustainable management of papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus in crops. | K. Shankarganesh (PI), C. Karpagam (PA) 2016-2019 |
| 79 | Effect of thermal stress on fitness traits of two mealybug pests, Phenacoccus solenopsis, and Paracoccus marqinatus and their parasitoids Aenasius bambawalei and Acerophagus papaya. | K.Shankarganesh (PI), SandhyaKranthi (PA), K Rameash (PA) 2016-2019 |
| 80 | Development of IPM strategies to combat whitefly and other emerging pests of cotton. | Rishi Kumar (PI),V.S.Nagrare (PA), Prabhulinga T (PA), D. Monga (PA), M.Sabesh (PA) 2016-2019 |
| Sl.no | Type | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Division of Crop Improvement | |||
| 1 | Institute | Improvement of tetraploid and diploid cottons for fibre properties through population improvement approaches. | V.N. Waghmare (PI), Vinita Gotmare (PA), 0. P. Tuteja (PA), S. K Verma (PA), D. V. Patil (PA) 2000-20 |
| 2 | Institute | Breeding of upland cotton for improved fibre quality and resistance to biotic stress (Jassid). | S.M. Palve (PI) 2005-21 |
| 3 | Institute | Development of G. hirsutum genotypes with high yield and high GOT. | S.L. Ahuja (PI) , R.A. Meena (PA), D. Monga (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2012-18 |
| 4 | Institute | MAS/MAB for Waterlogging in Cotton. | Vinita Gotmare (PI) ,S.E.S.A. Khader (PA), M. Saravanan (PA), J. H. Meshram (PA), J.Annie Sheeba (PA) 2012-20 |
| 5 | Institute | Breeding for early maturity compact plant type and jassid tolerance in cotton. | H.B. Santosh (PI), S. Manickam (PA), Raghavendra KP (PA) 2014-19 |
| 6 | Institute | Identification of male sterile plants in genetic male sterility (GMS) using molecular markers. | O.P. Tuteja (PI) , S.B. Singh (PA), M. Sarvanan (PA) 2012-18 |
| 7 | Institute | Development of Cotton leaf curl virus resistant genotypes using G.arboreum/G.herbaceum through introgression. | S.K. Verma (PI), 0. P. Tuteja (PA), D.Monga (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA), Vinita Gotmare (PA), H. B. Santosh (PA), V.N.Waghmare (PA), S. M. Palve (PA), S. B Nandeshwar (PA), Rakesh Kumar (PA) 2015-21 |
| 8 | Institute | Breeding to improve performance of Gossypium herbaceum for adaptation to climate change in central India. | D.V. Patil (PI), Punit Mohan (PA) 2015-20 |
| 9 | Institute | Development of high yielding, early maturing Asiatic cotton (Gossypium arboreum) genotypes suitable to south Zone. | A. Manivannan (PI), Punit Mohan (PA), M. Saravanan (PA), V. N. Waghmare (PA) 2015-20 |
| 10 | Institute | Development of high strength cotton genotypes by reducing the short fiber content. | S. Manickam (PI) , A. H. Prakash (PA), B. Dharajothi (PA), J. Gulsar Banu (PA) 2017-20 |
| 11 | Institute | Breeding for high yielding, early maturing sucking pest tolerant extra long staple G.barbadense genotypes with improved fibre properties. | K.P.M. Dhamayanthi (PI), A. Manivannan (PA), K. Rameash (PA) 2017-20 |
| 12 | Institute | Development of varieties of upland cotton having better fibre traits and tolerance to CLCuD. | O.P. Tuteja (PI), V. N. Waghmare (PA), S. K. Verma (PA), D. Monga (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2017-20 |
| 13 | Institute | Development of compact plant type with improved quality traits through selective mating system. | Suman Bala Singh (PI), T. R. Loknathan (PA), J. H. Meshram (PA) 2017-20 |
| 14 | Institute | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germplasm of cultivated species of Gossypium | Punit Mohan (PI) , S. Manickam (PA), R. A. Meena (PA), K. P. M. Damayannthi (PA), Sunil S. Mahajan (PA), M. Saravanan (PA) 2006-18 |
| 15 | Institute | Conservation, characterization and utilization of wild species, races of cultivated species and synthetic polyploids of Gossypium. | Vinita Gotmare (PI) 2008-18 |
| 16 | Institute | Exploration, collection and conservation of land races of desi cotton and perennials and from different regions of India. | M. Saravanan (PI) 2011-18 |
| 17 | Institute | DUS characterization and DNA finger printing of public sector cotton varieties. | V. Santhy (PI) , H. B. Santosh (PA) 2012-18 |
| 18 | Institute | Studies to improve the seed and boll setting efficiency in cotton. | R.A. Meena (PL), Rishi Kumar (PA), K. Rathinavel (PA) 2012-18 |
| 19 | Institute | Strategies to augment quality and storability of cotton seed under different environmental conditions. | S.S. Mahajan (PI), V. Santhy (PA), P. R. Vijayakumari (PA) 2017-18 |
| 20 | Institute | Institute Deployment of biotechnological tools for enhancing cotton seed by-product utilization: Reduction of gossypol content using CYP6AE14 gene. | K.P. Raghavendra (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (PA), G. Balasubramani (PA), K. Velmourougane (PA), Savita Santosh (PA) 2014-18 |
| 21 | Institute | Basic Studies on Somatic embryogenesis of Cotton. | Joy Das (PI), Rakesh Kumar (PA), S.B. Nandeshwar (PA), Chandrashekar N (PA) 2015-18 |
| 22 | Institute | Development of novel methods for gene delivery into cotton. | Rakesh Kumar (PI), Joy Das (PA) 2015-18 |
| 23 | Institute | An efficient regeneration system for transformation studies with CICRcry2AblAc and fiber strength genes in Cotton (G. hirsutum). | G. Balasubramani (PI), J. Amudha (PA), K. P Raghavendra (PA), Joy Das (PA), Rakesh Kumar (PA), Chandrashekar N (PA)2017-20 |
| 24 | Institute | Targeted mutagenesis of ghPHYA1 through CRISPR/ Cas9 in Cotton. | Chandrashekar N. (PI), Raghavendra, K. P. (PA), Joy Das (PA), Rakesh Kumar (PA) 2017-20 |
| 25 | DBT | Development of consensus genetic linkage map for Gossypium spp. with SNP markers and QTL analysis for fibre traits. | V.N. Waghmare (PI), T.R.Loknathan (CoPI) 2017-20 |
| 26 | CRP | Natural Fiber. Development of tissue culture technology for cotton fibre initiation. | S.B. Nandeshwar (PI), Rakesh Kumar (PA), Joy Das(PA) 2015-18 |
| 27 | NSP | National Seed Project (Crops). | K. Rathinavel (PI) 1999-18 |
| 28 | DUS | Implementation of PVP legislation 2001 and DUS testing of cotton under ICAR-SAU system.) | K. Rathinavel (PI)2003-18 |
| 29 | MSP | ICAR project on Seed Production in Agricultural Crops and Fisheries. | P.R.Vijayakumari (Nd Offi), V. Santhy (PA), K. Rathinavel (PA),R. A. Meena(PA) 2007-18 |
| Division of Crop Production | |||
| 30 | Institute | Allelopathy as an alternative weed management strategy in cotton. | Blaise Desouza (PI), P. Nalayini (PA), A. Manikandan (PA), Pooja Verma (PA) 2012-18 |
| 31 | Institute | Alleviating soil compaction – a production constraint in cotton. | Blaise Desouza (PI), Gautam Majumdar (PA), A. Manikandan (PA), Savita Santosh (PA) 2017-20 |
| 32 | Institute | Identification and characterization of water deficit period under various agro climatic regions with reference to cotton growing states of India. | R.B. Singhandhupe (PI), A. Manikandan (PA), S. Chattraj (PA) (NBSS&LUP) 2017-20 |
| 33 | Institute | Exploring the productivity potential of long-linted G. arboreum cotton | . M.V. Venugopalan(PI), K. Sankarnarayanan (PA), J.H. Meshram (PA), G.I. Ramakrushna (PA), Pooja Verma (PA), S.S. Mahajan (PA), Madhu T.N. (PA), Neelakanth Hiremani (PA), M Sabesh (PA) 2017-20 |
| 34 | Institute | Participatory evaluation of technology for improving profitability in calcareous soils | . A.R Raju (PI), RB Singandhupe (PA), Anuradha Narala (PA) A.Manikandan (PA) 2016-20 |
| 35 | Institute | Integrated farming system to double income of cotton farmer. | G.I. Ramkrushna (PI), R. B. Singandhupe (PA), A Manikandan (PA), Rachna Pande (PA) 2017-20 |
| 36 | Institute | Efficient nitrogen fixing legumes for cotton based cropping systems. | A. Manikandan (PI), P. Nalayini (PA), V. S. Nagrare (PA) 2015-20 |
| 37 | Institute | Evaluation of Structured water for cotton production. | P. Nalayini (PI) 2014-19 |
| 38 | Institute | Identifying edaphic & climatic factors influencing Fibre quality parameters in cotton and low micronaire management in ELS Cotton. | K. Sankaranarayanan 2017-20 |
| 39 | Institute | Development of remunerative cotton based cropping systems based on conservation agriculture principles. | R. Raja (PI), D. Kanjana (PA)2015-19 |
| 40 | Institute | Evaluation of nano-formulated micronutrients foliar spray for yield maximization in different cotton genotypes. | D. Kanjana (PI) 2012-18 |
| 41 | Institute | Effect of long-term application of organic and inorganic sources of nutrients on continuous cultivation of Bt and non-Bt cotton with maize cropping system under irrigated conditions. | D. Kanjana (PI), K. Sankaranarayanan (PA), Amarpreet Singh (PA) 2017-23 |
| 42 | Institute | Phenotyping of root system architecture in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) for adaption to Drought tolerance. | J.H. Meshram (PI), S. S. Mahajan (PA) 2017-19 |
| 43 | Institute | Exploiting the epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of stress responsive traits for imparting abiotic stress tolerance to cotton. | J. Annie Sheeba (PI) 2016-21 |
| 44 | Institute | Metabolite exploration of drought stress in cotton. | Pooja Verma (PI), G.I. Ramkrushna (PA) 2017-19 |
| 45 | Institute | Development of microbial biofilm formulations for cotton: effects on yield, pests, diseases and soil health”. | K. Velmourougane (PI), Savitha Santosh (PA), Rachna Pande (PA), Dipak Nagrale (PA) 2017-20 |
| 46 | Institute | Microbial interventions for potassium nutrition in cotton. | Savitha Santosh (PI), G. I. Ramkrushna (PA), A. Manikandan (PA) 2017-19 |
| 47 | Institute | Dynamics of cropping pattern in cotton growing districts of Maharashtra. | A.R. Reddy (PI) 2017-19 |
| 48 | Institute | Impact analysis of shift in global cotton trade on Indian cotton scenario. | Isabella Agarwal (PI) 2017-19 |
| 49 | Institute | Impact of Institutional Credit on Cotton Farming in Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra. | Anuradha Narala (PI), S M Wasnik (PA), Nandini Gokte (PA), Vinita Gotmare (PA) 2016-18 |
| 50 | Institute | e- Communication: Dissemination of Cotton Technology. | S.M. Wasnik (PI), S. Usha Rani (PA), 0. P. Tuteja (PA) 2017-20 |
| 51 | Institute | Development of transfer of technology innovations for bridging up the yield and knowledge gap in Cotton. | S. Usha Rani (PI), S. Manickam (PA), R. Raja (PA),M. Amutha (PA), S. M. Wasnik (PA) 2017-20 |
| 52 | Institute | Socio-technological analysis of drip irrigation in cotton cultivation. | C.Karpagam (PI), K. Sankaranarayanan (PA), K Rameash (PA) 2017-20 |
| 53 | Institute | Development of interactive decision support systems for cotton pest management with prerecorded voice modules. | M. Sabesh (PI), C. Karpagam (PA) 2016-19 |
| 54 | Institute | Refining, up scaling and large-scale evaluation of Tractor mounted ICAR-Mahindra Brush type Cotton harvester vs. available cotton harvesting techniques. | Gautam Majumdar (PI), S. K. Shukla GTC (PA) 2017-19 |
| 55 | NCP | Quantitative estimation of carbon and moisture fluxes over the cotton based agro-ecosystem: Integrating ground observations, satellite data and modelling. | Director (ICAR-CICR), M.V. Venugopalan, (Project Manager), A. Manikandan (PA) 2017-20 |
| 56 | IFFCO | Validation of impact of input on economics of Bt -hybrid cotton+ pigeon pea strip cropping. | A.R. Raju (PI) 2017-20 |
| Division of Crop Protection | |||
| 57 | Institute | Gene discovery for useful traits. | K.P. Raghavendra (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (PA),K. Velmourougane (PA), J. Annie Sheeba (PA), A. Sampathkumar (PA), Rakesh Kumar (PA), S. P. Gawande (PA) 2014-19 |
| 58 | Institute | Development of Bt cotton varieties for bollworm management by introgression of indigenous events including Tg2E13 event through backcross breeding. | Sandhya Kranthi (PI), H. B. Santosh (PA), S. Manickam (PA), B. Dhara jyoti (PA), Shah Vivek (PA), K. P. Raghavendra (PA) 2017-20 |
| 59 | Institute | Elucidating eco-toxicity and resistance development in sucking pests against newer insecticides used in cotton. | V.S. Nagrare (PI), V. Chinna Babu Naik(PA) 2017-20 |
| 60 | Institute | Push-pull strategy for management of pink bollworm in cotton. | Vivek Shah (PI), Pooja Verma (PA) 2016-19 |
| 61 | Institute | Diversity analysis of Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), predators and parasitoids. | Prabhulinga T. (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) , M. Amutha (PA), V. Chinna Babu Naik (PA) 2016-18 |
| 62 | Institute | Studies on chemical cues mediating sucking pests and natural enemy interactions in cotton eco-system. | Madhu. T.N. (PI), Rishi Kumar (PA),Shankarganesh (PA), K. Rameash (PA) 2016-18 |
| 63 | Institute | Enhancing the efficacy of yellow sticky traps using essential oils against sucking pests in cotton. | Madhu T.N. (PI), Rishi Kumar (PA), Shankarganesh (PA) 2016-18 |
| 64 | Institute | Investigations into exacerbation of pest status of cotton pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) in the context of climate change through development of phenology model. | B.B. Fand (PI), V.S. Nagrare (PA), V. Chinna Babu Naik (PA) 2017-20 |
| 65 | Institute | Identification of oviposition deterrent for ethological management of Cotton Bollworm Helicoverpa armigera | Hubner. Rachna Pande (PI), Vivek Shah (PA) 2017-20 |
| 66 | Institute | Identification of resistant genetic sources with mechanism of resistance against cotton leafhopper (Amrasca biguttula biguttula) (Ishida). | B. Dhara jothi (PI), A. Manivannan (PA), D. Kanjana (PA) 2017-20 |
| 67 | Institute | Exploring novel dispensers to enhance the trapping efficacy of gossyplure in managing pink bollworm in cotton. | K. Rameash (PI), B. Dharajothi (PA) 2016-19 |
| 68 | Institute | Isolation and characterization of endophytes in cotton and endo -symbionts in bollworms. | M. Amutha (PI) 2012-18 |
| 69 | Institute | Diversity, Ecology and Improvement of eco-compatible management of Thrips in cotton ecosystem. | M. Amutha (PI), K. Sankaranarayanan (PA), S. P. Gawande (PA) 2017-20 |
| 70 | Institute | Molecular characterization, virulence and genetic diversity analysis of Alternaria leaf spot disease of cotton. | A. Sampath Kumar (PI) 2017-20 |
| 71 | Institute | Development of reverse transcription loop mediated isothermal amplification (RT- LAMP) for early detection of cotton leaf curl and tobacco streak viruses of cotton (G. hirsuturn). | S.P. Gawande (PI), Dilip Monga (PA), K.P. Raghvendra (PA) 2015-18 |
| 72 | Institute | Evaluation of cotton PGPR for broad-spectrum resistance against insect pests and diseases. | Dipak T Nagrale (PI), T. Prabhulinga (PA) 2016-19 |
| 73 | Institute | Identification of endophytes from cotton with special reference to desi cotton and evaluation of biocontrol activity against major diseases. | Neelakanth Hiremani (PI), S. P. Gawande (PA), S.K. Sain (PA), Pooja Verma (PA) 2017-19 |
| 74 | Institute | Role of plant defence activators for management of cotton leaf spot diseases. | Vanita N. Salunkhe (PI), S. P. Gawande (PA), J. H. Meshram (PA), Pooja Verma (PA) 2017-20 |
| 75 | Institute | Studies on symptom expression, host range, transmission and spread of Tobacco Streak Virus infecting Cotton. | P. Valarmathi (PI), M. Amutha (PA), S. P. Gawande (PA), S. K. Sain (PA) 2017-20 |
| 76 | Institute | Studies to identify the most virulent strains of entomopthogenic fungi for whitefly control. | S.K. Sain (PI), D. Monga (PA), Sandhya Kranthi (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA), Prabhulinga T. (PA), Dipak Nagrale (PA) 2016-19 |
| 77 | Institute | Studies to understand occurrence of parawilt, root rot and the effect of rhizosphere microorganism, biological control agents and chemicals on their management in North India. | S.K Sain (PI), D. Monga (PA), Pooja Verma (PA),S. K. Bishnoi (PA), Amarpreet Singh 2017-19 |
| 78 | Institute | Standardization and integration of strategies for sustainable nematode management. | Nandini Narkhedkar (PI) 2017-20 |
| 79 | Institute | Inventorying potential fungal metabolites for the management of sucking pests and nematodes of cotton. | J. Gulsar Banu (PI), A. H. Prakash (PA), M. Amutha (PA) 2017-20 |
| 80 | NICRA | Development of IPM strategies to combat whitefly and other emerging pests of cotton. | Sandhya Kranthi (PI), V.S. Nagrare (PA), Prabhulinga T (PA), D. Monga (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA), M. Sabesh (PA) 2016-19 |
| 81 | Mahyco | Monitoring changes in baseline susceptibility to Cry toxins in the cotton bollworm, H. armigera, pink bollworm and Spodoptera litura. | Sandhya Kranthi (PI), V. Chinna Babu Naik (CoPI) 2012-18 |
| 82 | GEAC | Event based approval mechanism. | Sandhya Kranthi (PI) 2010-18 |
| 83 | CROPSAP | Maha. Govt: Crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) in Maharashtra. | V.S. Nagrare (PI) 2010-18 |
| 84 | DST SERB | Pink bollworm, Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders): Resistance Monitoring, Fitness Costs, Inheritance of Resistance to Cry toxins expressed in Bt cotton. | V. Chinna Babu Naik (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (CoPI) 2017-20 |
| 85 | DST SERB | Genetic diversity in geographical Population of Pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) in India. | V. Chinna Babu Naik (PI) 2017-21 |
| 86 | DST | Entomopathogenic-endophytes mediated plant defense as a novel approach for the management of bollworms in cotton. | M. Amutha (PI) 2013-18 |
| 87 | DST-SERB | Evaluation of selectivity of insecticides against different mealy bug species and their major natural enemies associated with cotton, tomato, brinjal and papaya. | K. Shankarganesh (PI) 2016-18 |
| 88 | DST-SEED | Exploration and development of thermal tolerant strain of biocontrol agent, Acerophagus papayae for sustainable management of papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus in crops. | K. Shankarganesh (PI), C. Karpagam 2016-19 |
| 89 | DST-SERB | Effect of thermal stress on fitness traits of two mealybug pests, Phena coccus solenopsis, and Paracoccus marginatus and their parasitoids Aenasius bambawalei and Acerophagus papaya. | K. Shankarganesh (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (CoPI), K. Rameash (CoPI) 2016-19 |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cotton Breeding Program (CBP) CBP 1: Improvement of tetraploid and diploid cottons for fibre properties through population improvement approaches | V.N. Waghmare (PI), Vinita Gotmare (PA), O.P.Tuteja (PA), S. K Verma 2000-20 |
| CBP 2: Studies on genetic enhancement of G.hirsutum. | T. R.Loknathan (PI) 2002-17 | |
| CBP 3: Development of drought tolerant genotypes with good fibre quality in G.hirsutum. | Suman Bala Singh (PL), A.H. Prakash (PA) 2008-17 | |
| CBP 4: Breeding of Upland cotton for improved fibre quality and resistance to bioticstress (jassid). | S. M.Palve (PI) 2005-21 | |
| CBP 5: Development of long staple G.hirsutum variety with improved fibre strength. | S. Manickam (PL), V. N. Waghmare (PA), S.L. Ahuja (PA) 2008-17 | |
| CBP 6: Development of early maturing, medium staple varieties and hybrids Resistant to CLCuV. | O. P. Tuteja (PL), D.Monga (PA), S.K. Verma (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA), S. M.Palve (PA) 2008-17 | |
| CBP 7: Development of G.hirsutum genotypes with high yield and high GOT. | S. L. Ahuja (PL), R.A. Meena (PA), D. Monga (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2012-18 | |
| CBP 8: Development of high yielding, early maturing extra long staple G.barbadense genotypes with high GOT. | K. P. M.Dhamayanthi (PL), R.B. Singandhupe (PA), M.Saravanan (PA) 2012-17 | |
| CBP 9: MAS/MAB for water-logging in cotton. | V. Gotmare (PL) , S.E.S.A.Khader (PA), M.Saravanan (PA), J.H. Meshram (PA), J.Annie Sheeba (PA) 2012-20 | |
| CBP10: Breeding for early maturity compact plant type and jassid tolerance in cotton. | H.B. Santosh (PI),S. Manickam (PA) 2014-19 | |
| CBP 11: Identification of male sterile plants in genetic male sterility (GMS) using molecular markers. | O. P. Tuteja (PL), S.B. Singh (PA), M.Sarvanan (PA) 2012-17 | |
| CBP 12: Development of cotton leaf curl virus resistant genotypes using G.arboreum / G.herbaceum through introgression. | S. K.Verma (PI), O.P. Tuteja (PA), D.Monga (PA),Rishi Kumar (PA), V.Gotmare (PA), H.B. Santosh (PA) 2015-21 | |
| CBP 13: Breeding to improve performance of Gossypium herbaceum for adaptation to climate change in central India . | D. V.Patil (PI), Punit Mohan (PA) 2015-20 | |
| CBP 14: Development of high yielding, early maturing Asiatic cotton (Gossypium arboreum) genotypes suitable to south zone. | A. Manivannan (PI), Punit Mohan (PA), M.Saravanan (PA),V.N. Waghmare (PA), N.Gopalakrishnan (PA) 2015-20 | |
| 2 | Cotton Germplasm Management Program (CGMP) CGMP 1: Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germplasm of cultivated species of Gossypium. | Punit Mohan (PL), S. Manickam (PA),R. A Meena (PA), K.P. M.Damayannthi (PA), S. S. Mahajan (PA), M.Saravanan(PA) 2006-17 |
| CGMP 2: Conservation, characterization and utilization of wild species, races of cultivated species and synthetic polyploids of Gossypium. | V. Gotmare (PL),G. Balasubramani (PA) 2008-18 | |
| CGMP 3: Exploration, collection and conservation of land races of desi cotton and perennials and from different regions of India. | M.Saravanan (PL) 2011-17 | |
| 3 | DUS characterization and DNA finger printing of public sector cottonvarieties. | V. Santhy (PL), H.B. Santosh (PA) 2012-17 |
| 4 | Studies to improve the seed and boll setting efficiency in cotton. | R.A Meena (PL),R. Kumar (PA), K.Rathinavel (PA) 2012-18 |
| 5 | Evaluation of exogenous application of plant growth hormones and other chemicalson seed yield and quality of cotton. | S. Mahajan (PI) 2015-17 |
| Biotechnology | ||
| 6 | Deployment of biotechnological tools for enhancing cotton seed by-product utilization: Reduction of gossypol content using CYP6AE14 gene. | K.P. Raghavendra (PI), S. Kranthi (PA),G. Balasubramani(PA),K. Velmourougane (PA),Savita Santosh(PA) 2014-17 |
| 7 | Basic Studies on Somatic embryogenesis of Cotton. Joy | Das (PI),Rakesh Kumar,S.B. Nandeshwar (PA) 2015-17 |
| 8 | Development of novel methods for gene delivery into cotton. | Rakesh Kumar (PI), Joy Das (PA) 2015-17 |
| Crop Production | ||
| 9 | Allelopathy as analternative weed management strategy in cotton. | B. Desouza (PI), P. Nalayini (PA), A Manikandan (PA) 2012-18 |
| 10 | Evaluation of nano-formulated micronutrients foliar spray for yield maximization in different cotton genotypes. | D. Kanjana (PI) 2012-17 |
| 11 | Correlation of leaf colour transmittance with relation to soil/plant nutrient status. | J.A Sheeba (PI) 2014-17 |
| 12 | Evaluation of structured water for cotton production. | P. Nalayini (PI) 2014-19 |
| 13 | Efficient nitrogen fixing legumes for cotton based cropping systems. | A Manikandan (PI), P.Nalayini (PA) 2015-20 |
| 14 | Developmentof remunerative cotton based cropping systems based on conservation agriculture principles. | R. Raja (PI), D. Kanjana (PA) 2015-19 |
| 15 | Survey, surveillance and identification of weeds of Economic Value in Cotton Based Cropping System. | S. N. Rokde (PI) 2015-17 |
| 16 | Participatory evaluation of technology for improving profitability in calcareous soils. | A. R. Raju (PI), S. N. Rokde (PA), R.B. Singandhupe (PA), Anuradha Narala (PA) A. Manikandan (PA) 2016-20 |
| 17 | Exploiting the epigenetic transgenerational inheritance of stress responsive traits for imparting abiotic stress tolerance to cotton. | J A Sheeba (PI) 2016-21 |
| 18 | Impact of Institutional Credit on Cotton Farming in Vidarbha Region of Maharashtra. | A. Narala (PI), S. M.Wasnik (PA), N.Gokte (PA),V.Gotmare (PA) 2016-17 |
| 19 | Development of interactive decision support systems for cotton pest management with prerecorded voice modules. | M.Sabesh (PI), K.R.Kranthi (PA),C. Karpagam (PA) 2016-19 |
| 20 | Bio-efficacy trials of plant growth promoter based on cow urine and waste human hair to improve the cotton crop productivity. | B. Desouza (PI), G.I. Ramkrushna (PA) 2016-17 |
| 21 | Influence of nitrogen (urea) and organophosphate (Monocrotophos) on crop duration, flowing, fruiting and insect pests in cotton. | G.I.Ramkrushna G.I.(PI), R. Pande (PA) 2016-17 |
| Crop Protection | ||
| 22 | Gene discovery or useful traits. | K.R. Kranthi (PI), S. Kranthi (PA), K.P. Raghavendra (PA), K. Velmourougane (PA), J.A. Sheeba (PA), A.Sampath Kumar (PA) 2014-19 |
| 23 | Role of epicuticular wax in reaction of cotton genotypes to whitefly /CLCuD. | Rishi Kumar (PI), D. Monga (PA), S.Kranthi (PA), J.A.Sheeba (PA) 2014-17 |
| 24 | Isolation and characterization of endophytes in cotton and endo-symbionts in bollworms. | M.Amutha (PI) 2012-17 |
| 25 | Production, stabilisation, formulation and validation of microbial agents and their natural products against insects and nematode pests of cotton. | J.Gulsar Banu (PL), M. Amutha (PA) 2012-17 |
| 26 | Development of reverse transcription loop mediated isothermal amplification (RT- LAMP) for early detection of cotton leaf curl and tobacco streak viruses of cotton (G.hirsutum). | S. P.Gawande (PI), D. Monga (PA) 2015-18 |
| 27 | Studies to identify the most virulent strains of entomopthogenic fungi for whitefly control. | S. K. Sain (PI), D. Monga (PA),S. Kranthi (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA),T. Prabhulinga (PA), D. Nagrale (PA) 2016-19 |
| 28 | Diversity analysis of Whitefly (Bemisia tabaci), predators and parasitoids. | T. Prabhulinga (PI), S. Kranthi (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) , M.Amutha (PA),V. Chinna Babu Naik (PA) 2016-18 |
| 29 | Evaluation of cotton PGPR for broad spectrum resistance against insect pests and diseases. | Dipak T Nagrale (PI), T. Prabhulinga (PA) 2016-19 |
| 30 | Whitefly: Studies on ecology and host plant resistance. | Rishi Kumar (PI), S. K.Sain (PA),T. Prabhulinga (PA), S.Kranthi (PA), D. Monga (PA) 2016-20 |
| 31 | Exploring novel dispensers to enhance the trapping efficacy of gossyplure in managing pinkbollworm in cotton. | K. Rameash (PI), B. Dharajothi (PA) 2016-17 |
| 32 | Push-pull strategy for management of pink bollworm in cotton. | Vivek Shah (PI), Pooja Verma (PA) 2016-19 |
| 33 | Studies on chemical cues mediating sucking pests and natural enemy interactions in cotton eco-system. | T.N.Madhu (PI), Rishi Kumar (PA), Shankarganesh (PA) 2016-18 |
| 34 | Enhancing the efficacy of yellow sticky traps using essential oils against sucking pests in cotton. | T.N.Madhu (PI), Rishi Kumar (PA), Shankarganesh (PA) 2016-17 |
| 35 | Technology Mission on Cotton MM I TMC MM 1.1: Development of multi -gene constructs and Bt cotton varieties for sustainable pest management. | K. R. Kranthi (PI), S. B. Singh (PA), K.P. Raghavendra (PA), S.B. Nandeshwar (PA), G.Balasubramani (PA), K.Velmourougane (PA), S. Kranthi (PA), H. B. Santosh (PA) 2012-17 |
| TMC MM 1.2: Marker Assisted Breeding for cotton leaf curl disease (CICuD), bacterial leaf blight (BLB) and nematodes resistance in cotton. | V. N. Waghmare (PI), A.SampathKumar(PA), N. Narkhedkar (PA), S.Manickam (PA),J.Gulsar Banu (PA), H.B. Santosh (PA), S.K.Verma,D. Monga (PA) | |
| TMC MM 1.4: Evaluation of genotypes and a grotechniques for high density planting system and surgical cotton varieties. | M. V. Venugopalan (PI),B. Desouza (PA),V. Chinna Babu Naik (PA), Punit Mohan (PA), T.R Lokanathan (PA), A.R Raju (PA), A. Sampath Kumar(PA), K.Shankarnarayanan (PA),S. L. Ahuja (PA), R A.Meena(PA) | |
| TMC MM 1.5 : Simulation models/electronic gadgets to predict insect infestation, bollworm resistance to Bt cotton, area, production and price of cotton. | S. Kranthi (PI),K. R Kranthi (PA),V.S. Nagrare (PA), V.Chinna Babu Naik (PA), Anuradha Narala (PA), A. H. Prakash (PA), M.Amutha (PA),K. Shankarnarayanan (PA),Isabella Agarwal(PA),B. Dharajothi (PA), RishiKumar (PA),M.Sabesh (PA), J.A. Sheeba (PA) | |
| TMC MM 1.6: e-Kapas network and technology documentation. | S. M.Wasnik (PI),A. H.Prakash (PA),S. Dsha Rani (PA),O. P.Tuteja (PA),M.Sabesh (PA),Anuradha Narala (PA), N. Gopalakrishnan (PA) | |
| TMC MM I 1.7: Developmentof cotton picking machinery for small scale cotton production systems. | G. Majumdar (PI) | |
| Externally funded projects | ||
| 36 | Consortia Research platform-Natural Fiber Development of tissue culture technology for cotton fibre initiation. | S. B. Nandeshwar (PI), Rakesh Kumar (PA), Joy Das (PA) 2015-17 |
| 37 | Consortia Research Platform on biodiversity. | Punit Mohan (PI), V.Gotmare (PA), J. H.Meshram (PA), S.Manickam (PA), R A. Meena (PA) 2014-17 |
| 38 | DST: Design & Development of a cotton picking head. | G. Majumdar (PI) 2012-17 |
| 39 | DST: Development of vision based expert system for vacuum picking of cotton. | G. Majumdar (PI) 2013-17 |
| 40 | NSP: National Seed Project (Crops). | K. Rathinavel (PI) 1999-17 |
| 41 | DUS: Implementation of PVP legislation 2001 and DUS testing of cotton under ICAR-SAD system. | K. Rathinavel (PI) 2003-17 |
| 42 | MSP: ICAR project on seed production in agricultural crops and fisheries. P. R Vijayakumari (Nd Offi), | V. Santhy (PA), K.Rathinavel (PA),R A.Meena (PA) 2007-17 |
| 43 | NASF:Molecular characterization and validation of fiber strength genes with fiber specific promoter for improvement in cotton. | G. Balasubramani (PI), K.P. Raghvendra (PA), J. Amudha (PA), S.B. Nandeshwar (PA) 2012-17 |
| 44 | NPTC: Transgenics in crops. Insect and disease resistant transgenic cotton. | G.Balasubramani (PI), J. Amudha (PA), S.B. Nandeshwar (PA), K. P. Raghvendra (PA),Suman Bala Singh (PA) 2012-17 |
| 45 | NICRA:National Innovations in climate resilient agriculture NICRA: Climate change-adaptation and mitigation strategies in cotton. | S.E.S.AKhader (PI), A.H. Prakash (CoPI), B. Desouza (CoPI), M.V.Venugopalan (CoPI) 2013-17 |
| NICRA: Development of IPM strategies to combat whitefly and other emerging pests of cotton. | S. Kranthi (PI), V.S. Nagrare (PA),T. Prabhulinga (PA), D. Monga (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA), M. Sabesh (PA) 2016-19 | |
| 46 | Mahyco: Monitoring changes in baseline susceptibility to Cry toxins in the cotton bollworm, H.armigera, pink bollworm and Spodoptera litura. | Sandhya Kranthi (PI),K. R Kranthi (CoPI) , V. ChinnaBabu Naik (CoPI) 2012-17 |
| 47 | GEAC: Event based approval mechanism. | S.Kranthi (PI), K.R. Kranthi (CCPI) 2010-17 |
| 48 | Consortia Research Platform IIHR (Lead centre): ORP on Management of sucking pests in horticultural crops. | S. Kranthi (PI), M.Amutha (PA) 2014-17 |
| 49 | DST:Entomopathogenic -endophytesmediated plant defense as a novel approach forthemanagement of bollworms in cotton. | M. Amutha (PI) 2013-17 |
| 50 | Maha.Govt: Crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) in Maharashtra. | V. S. Nagrare (PI) 2010-17 |
| 51 | ICAR Extramural: Introgression of genes for whitefly and CLCuD resistance in upland cotton (G.hirsutum). | V.N. Waghmare (PI), S. M. Palve (CoPI), (S. B Nandeshwar (CoPI), Rakesh Kumar (CoPI), D.Monga (CoPI), S. K.Verma (CoPI), Rishi Kumar (CoPI) 2016-17 |
| 52 | Gender Knowledge System in Agriculture (ICAR Flagship Project). | S. Usha Rani (CCPI) A. Narala (CoPI) 2015-17 |
| 53 | DST-SERB: Evaluation of selectivity of insecticides against different mealy bug species and their major natural enemies associated with cotton, tomato, brinjal and papaya. | K. Shankarganesh (PI) 2016-18 |
| 54 | DST-SEED:Exploration and development of thermal tolerant strain of biocontrol agent, Aceraphagus papayae for sustainable management of papaya mealybug, Paracoccus marginatus in crops. | K. Shankarganesh (PI), C.Karpagam 2016-19 |
| 55 | DST-SERB-Effect of thermal stress on fitness traits of two mealybug pests, Phenacoccus solenopsis, and Paracoccus marginatus and their parasitoids Aenasius bambawalei and Aceraphagus papaya. | K.Shankarganesh (PI), S.Kranthi (CoPI), K.Rameash (CoPI) 2016-19 |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crop Improvement | ||
| 1 | Cotton Breeding Program (CBP) CBP 1: Improvement of tetraploid and diploid cottons for fibre properties through population improvement approaches. | V. N. Wagmare (PI), Vinita Gotmare (PA),O.P. Tuteja (PA),S. K Verma (PA) 2000-20 |
| CBP 2: Studies on Genetic Enhancement of G.hirsutum.T. | R. Loknathan (PI) 2002-16 | |
| CBP 3: Development of drought tolerant genotypes with good fibre quality in G.hirsutum. | Suman Bala Singh (PL), A.H. Prakash (PA) 2008-17 | |
| CBP 4: Breeding of upland cotton for improved fibre quality and resistance to biotic stress (Jassid). | S.M. Palve (PI) 2005-16 | |
| CBP 5: Development of long staple G.hirsutum variety with improved fibre strength. | S. Manickam (PL),V. N. Waghmare (PA),S. L.Ahuja (PA) 2008-17 | |
| CBP 6: Development of early maturing, medium staple varieties and hybrids Resistant to CLCuV. | O.P. Tuteja (PL), D. Monga (PA),S. K. Verma (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA), S. M. Palve (PA) 2008-17 | |
| CBP 7: Development of G.hirsutum genotypes with high yield and high GOT. | S. L. Ahuja (PL), R. A. Meena (PA),D. Monga (PA),Rishi Kumar (PA) 2012-18 | |
| CBP 8: Development of high yielding, early maturing extra long staple G.barbadense genotypes with high GOT. | K. P. M. Dhamayanthi (PL), R.B. Singandhupe (PA), M. Saravanan (PA) 2012-17 | |
| CBP 9: MAS/MAB for Water-logging in Cotton. | Vinita Gotmare (PL), S.E.S.A.Khader (PA), M. Saravanan (PA), J. H. Meshram (PA), J.Annie Sheeba (PA) 2012-20 | |
| CBP 10: Breeding for early maturity compact plant type and jassid tolerance in cotton. | H.B.Santosh (PI), S.Manickam (PA) 2014-19 | |
| CBP 11: Identification of male sterile plants in genetic male sterility (GMS) using molecular markers. | O. P. Tuteja (PL),S. B. Singh (PA), M.Sarvanan (PA) 2012-17 | |
| CBP 12: Development of cotton leaf curl virus resistant genotypes using G.arboreum / G.herbaceum through introgression. | S.K.Verma (PI),O. P. Tuteja (PA),D.Monga (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA), Vinita Gotmare (PA), H. B. Santosh (PA) 2015-21 | |
| CBP 13:Breeding to improve performance of Gossypium herbaceum for adaptation to climate change in central India. | DV. Patil (PI),Punit Mohan (PA) 2015-20 | |
| CBP 14: Development of high yielding, early maturing Asiatic cotton (Gossypium arboreum)genotypes suitable to south Zone | A.Manivannan (PI), Punit Mohan (PA) 2015-20 | |
| 2 | Cotton Germplasm Management Program (CGMP) CGMP 1: Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germplasm of cultivated species of Gossypium. | Punit Mohan (PL), S.Manickam (PA),R. A. Meena (PA),K. P. M. Damayannthi (PA) 2006-17 |
| CGMP 2: Conservation, characterization and utilization of wild species, races of cultivated species and synthetic polyploids of Gossypium. | Vinita Gotmare (PL), G.Balasubramani (PA). 2008-18 | |
| CGMP 3: Exploration, collection and conservation of landraces of desi cotton and perennials and from different regions of India. | M. Saravanan (PL) 2011-16 | |
| 3 | DUS characterization and DNA finger printing of public sector cotton varieties. | V. Santhy (PL),H. B.Santosh (PA) 2012-17 |
| 4 | Studies on genetic purity of public released cotton hybrids and its parents with the help of SDS-PAGE. | P. R.Vijayakumari (PL), K. R.Kranthi (PA) 2013-16 |
| 5 | Studies to improve the seed and boll setting efficiency in cotton. | R.A Meena (PL), Rishi Kumar (PA), K. Rathinavel (PA) 2012-18 |
| 6 | Evaluation of exogenous application of plant growth hormones and other chemicalson seed yield and quality of cotton. | Sunil Mahajan (PI) 2015-17 |
| Biotechnology | ||
| 7 | Deployment of biotechnological tools for enhancing cotton seed by-product utilization: Reduction of gossypol content using CYP6AE 14 gene. | K. P. Raghavendra (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (PA), G.Balasubramani (PA), K. Velmourougane (PA) 2014-17 |
| 8 | Basic Studies on Somatic embryogenesis of Cotton. | Joy Das (PI), Rakesh Kumar (PA), S.B. Nandeshwar (PA) 2015-17 |
| 9 | Development of novel methods for gene delivery into cotton. | Rakesh Kumar (PI), Joy Das (PA) 2015-17 |
| Crop Production | ||
| 10 | Allelopathy as an alternative weed management strategy in cotton | Blaise Desouza (PI), P. Nalayini (PA),A Manikandan (PA) 2012-17 |
| 11 | Correlation of leaf colour transmittance with relation to soil/plant nutrient status. | J. Annie Sheeba (PI) 2014-17 |
| 12 | Evaluation of structured water for cotton production. | P. Nalayini (PI) 2014-19 |
| 13 | Role of leaf phytochemicals in cotton leaf reddening and plant responses to management through growth chemicals, nutrients and insecticides. | J.Annie Sheeba (PI), A. Manikandan (PA) 2012-17 |
| 14 | MCDA based decision support system for selecting cotton cultivars for different agro climatic conditions | M. Sabesh (PI) 2011-16 |
| 15 | Evaluation of nano-formulated micronutrients foliar spray for yield maximization indifferent cotton genotypes. | D. Kanjana (PI) 2012-17 |
| 16 | Efficient nitrogen fixing legumes for cotton based cropping systems. | A. Manikandan (PI), P. Nalayini (PA) 2015-20 |
| 17 | Development of cotton nursery techniques and validation (Ad hoc project). | K. Sankaranarayanan (PI), A. H. Prakash (PA) 2015-16 |
| 18 | Impact of Bt cotton and pesticides on nitrogen fixing soil bacteria in cotton –legume intercropping systems. | Savitha Santosh (PI) 2015-16 |
| 19 | Development of remunerative cotton based cropping systems based on conservation agriculture principles. | R.Raja (PI), D. Kanjana (PA) 2015-19 |
| 20 | Survey, surveillance and identification of weeds of economic value in cotton based cropping system | S N Rokde (PI) 2015-17 |
| Crop Protection | ||
| 21 | Gene discovery for useful traits. | K.R. Kranthi (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (PA), K. P. Raghavendra (PA), K.Velmourougane (PA), J. Annie Sheeba (PA), A. Sampathkumar (PA) 2014-19 |
| 22 | Role of epicuticular wax in reaction of cotton genotypes to whitefly/ CLCuD. | Rishi Kumar (PI), D. Monga (PA), Sandhya Kranthi (PA), J. AnnieSheeba (PA) 2014-17 |
| 23 | Isolation and characterization of endophytes in cotton and endo –symbionts in bollworms. M. Amutha (PI) | 2012-17 |
| 24 | Production. stabilisation. formulation and validation of microbial agents and their natural products against insects and nematode pests of cotton. | J.Gulsar Banu (PL). M. Amutha (PA) 2012-17 |
| 25 | Development of reverse transcription loop mediated isothermal amplification (RT- LAMP) for early detection of cotton leaf curl and tobacco streak viruses of cotton (G.hirsutum). | S. P.Gawande (PI). Dilip Monga (PA) 2015-16 |
| 26 | Technology Mission on Cotton Mini Mission (TMC-MM) I | 2012-17 |
| TMC MM 1.1: Development of multi-gene constructs and Bt cotton varieties for sustainable pest management. | K. R Kranthi (PI). S. B.Singh (PA). K. P.Raghavendra (PA). S. B. Nandeshwar (PA). G. Balasubramani (PA) | |
| TMC MM 1.2: Marker Assisted Breeding for Cotton Leaf Curl Disease (CICuD). Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) and Nematodes Resistance in Cotton. | V. N. Waghmare (PI). A.Sampath Kumar (PA). N. Narkhedkar (PA). S. Manickam (PA). J.Gulsar Banu (PA). H.B. Santosh (PA) | |
| TMC MM 1.4: Evaluation of genotypes and a grotechniques for high density planting system and surgical cotton varieties. | M. V.Venugopalan (PI). Blaise DeSouza (PA) .V. Chinna Babu Naik (PA). Punit Mohan (PA).T.R Lokanathan (PA).A. R Raju (PA) A. Sampath Kumar (PA). K.Shankarnarayanan (PA). S.L.Ahuja (PA). RA.Meena (PA) | |
| TMC MM 1.5:Simulation models/electronic gadgets to predict insect infestation. bollworm resistance to Bt cotton. area. production and price of cotton | Sandhya Kranthi (PI).K. R.Kranthi (PA).V.S. Nagrare (PA). V.Chinna Babu Naik (PA), Anuradha Narala (PA), A. H. Prakash (PA), M. Amutha (PA). K.Shankarnarayanan (PA), Isabella Agarwal (PA), B.Dharajothi (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA), M. Sabesh (PA), J. Annie Sheeba (PA) | |
| TMC MM 1.6: E-Kapas network and technology documentation. | S.M. Wasnik (PI). A.H. Prakash (PA). S. Usha Rani (PA). O. P.Tuteja (PA). M. Sabesh (PA). Anuradha Narala (PA). N.Gopalakrishnan (PA) | |
| TMC MM I 1.7:Development of cotton picking machinery for small scale cotton production systems. | G. Majumdar (PI) | |
| Externally funded projects | ||
| 27 | DBT: Development of saturated genetic linkage map for Gossypium hirsutum L. using SSR and SNP markers. | V. N. Waghmare (PI). Punit Mohan (PA) 2012-16 |
| 28 | Consortia research platform – Natural Fiber – Development of tissue culture technology for cotton fibre initiation. | S.B. Nandeshwar (PI). Rakesh Kumar (PA). Joy Das (PA) 2015-17 |
| 29 | Consortia research platform on biodiversity. | Punit Mohan (PI).Vinita Gotmare (PA). J. H.Meshram (PA). S. Manickam (PA). R A.Meena (PA) 2014-17 |
| 30 | UGC: Association mapping of fiber traits in Gossypium arboretum L. accessions using SSR, ISSR and AFLP markers. | S. K.Verma (PI) 2012-16 |
| 31 | NSP: National Seed Project (Crops). | K. Rathinavel (PI) 1999-17 |
| 32 | DUS: Implementation of PVP legislation 2001 and DUS testing of cotton under ICAR-SAU system. | K. Rathinavel (PI) 2003-17 |
| 33 | MSP:ICAR project on seed production in agricultural crops and fisheries. | P. R Vijayakumari (Nodal Officer), V. Santhy (PA), K.Rathinavel (PA), R A.Meena (PA) 2007-17 |
| 34 | NASF: Molecular characterization and validation of fiber strength genes with fiber specific promoter for improvement in cotton. | G. Balasubramani (PI), K. P.Raghvendra (PA), J.Amudha (PA), S.B. Nandeshwar (PA) 2012-17 |
| 35 | NPTC: Transgenicsin crops. Insect and disease resistant transgenic cotton. | G.Balasubramani (PI), J. Amudha (PA), S. B. Nandeshwar (PA), K. P. Raghvendra (PA), Suman Bala Singh (PA) 2012-17 |
| 36 | NICRA: Climate change – adaptation and mitigation strategies in cotton. | S.E.S.A Khader (PI), A.H. Prakash (CoPI), Blaise Desouza (CoPI), M.V. Venugopalan (CoPI) 2013-17 |
| 37 | DST:Design and development of a cotton picking head. | G.Majumdar (PI) 2012-16 |
| 38 | DST: Development of vision based expert system for vacuum picking of cotton. | G. Majumdar (PI) 2013-16 |
| 39 | Mahyco: Monitoring changes in baseline susceptibility to Cry toxins in the cotton bollworm, H.armigera ,pink bollworm and Spodoptera litura. | Sandhya Kranthi (PI), K. R.Kranthi (CoPI), V. Chinna Babu Naik (CoPI) 2012-16 |
| 40 | GEAC: Event based approval mechanism. | Sandhya Kranthi (PI), K. R.Kranthi (CCPI) 2010-16 |
| 41 | TMC MM II: Dissemination of IRM strategies in India. | K. R.Kranthi (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (PA),D. Monga (PA), B. Dharajothi (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2007-16 |
| 42 | DST: Entomopathogenic-endophytes mediated plant defense as a novel approach for the management of bollworms in cotton. | M. Amutha (PI) 2013-17 |
| 43 | Consortia research platform IIHR (Lead centre): ORP on management of sucking pests in horticultural crops. | Sandhya Kranthi (PI), M.Amutha (PA) 2014-16 |
| 44 | Maha. Govt: Crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) in Maharashtra. | V.S. Nagrare (PI) 2010-16 |
| 45 | NFSM-OPMAS: On line pest monitoring and advisory services (OPMAS) under NFSM-commercial crops. | R.K. Tanwar (PI),D. Monga (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2012-17 |
| 46 | DST: Engineering root -knot nematode resistance in cotton by RNAi mediated silencing of parasitism genes of Meloidogyne incognita. | N. G. Narkhedkar (PI), S. B.Nandeshwar (CoPI) 2013-16 |
| 47 | ICAR Extramural: Introgression of genes for whitefly and CLCuD resistance in upland cotton (G.hirsutum). | V.N waghmare (PI), S. M. Palve (CoPI), (S. B.Nandeshwar (CoPI), Rakesh Kumar (CoPI), D. Monga (CoPI), S.K. Verma (CoPI), Rishi Kumar (CoPI) 2016-17 |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Improvement of tetraploid and diploid cottons for fibre properties through population improvement approaches. | V. N. Waghmare (PI), Vinita Gotmare (PA), O. P. Tuteja (PA), S. K.Verma (PA) 2000-15 |
| 2 | Studies on Genetic Enhancement of G.hirsutum. | T. R. Loknathan (PI) 2002-16 |
| 3 | Development of heterotic pool for superior medium staple in tetraploid cotton (G.hirsutum). | S. M. Palve (PI) 2006-15 |
| 4 | Development of drought tolerant genotypes with good fibre quality in G.hirsutum. | Suman Bala Singh (PL), A.H. Prakash (PA) 2008-17 |
| 5 | Breeding of upland cotton for improved fibre quality and resistance to biotic stress (Jassid). | S. M. Palve (PI) 2005-16 |
| 6 | DNA fingerprinting of private hybrids vis-a vis CICR varieties. | H. B. Santosh (PI) 2014-16 |
| 7 | Development of long staple G.hirsutum variety with improved fibre strength. | S. Manickam (PL), V. N. Waghmare (PA), S.L. Ahuja (PA) 2008-17 |
| 8 | Development of early maturing, medium staple varieties and hybrids Resistant to CLCuV. | O. P.Tuteja (PL), D. Monga (PA), S.K. Verma (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA), S. M. Palve (PA) 2008-17 |
| 9 | Development of G.hirsutum genotypes with highyield and high GOT. | S.L. Ahuja (PL), R. A. Meena (PA), D. Monga (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2012-18 |
| 10 | Development of high yielding, early maturing extra long staple G.barbadense genotypes with high GOT. | K.P. M. Dhamayanthi (PL) 2012-17 |
| 11 | MAS/MAB for Water-logging in Cotton. | Vinita Gotmare (PL), S.E.S.A.Khader (PA), M. Saravanan (PA), J. H. Meshram (PA), J. Annie Sheeba (PA) 2012-20 |
| 12 | Breeding for early maturity compact plant type and jassid tolerance in cotton. | H.B. Santosh (PI) 2014-19 |
| 13 | Identification of male sterile plants in genetic male sterility (GMS) using molecular markers. | O. P. Tuteja (PL), S. B. Singh (PA), M. Sarvanan (PA) 2012-17 |
| 14 | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germplasm of cultivated species of Gossypium. | Punit Mohan (PL), M. Chakrabarty (PA), S.Manickam (PA), R.A. Meena (PA), K.P. M. Damayanthi (PA) 2006-15 |
| 15 | Conservation, characterization and utilization of wild species, races of cultivated species and synthetic polyploids of Gossypium. | Vinita Gotmare (PL), G.Balasubramani (PA). 2008-15 |
| 16 | Exploration, collection and conservation of land races of desi cotton and perennials and from different regions of India. | M.Saravanan (PL) 2011-16 |
| 17 | DUS characterization and DNA finger printing of public sector cotton varieties. | V. Santhy (PL) 2012-17 |
| 18 | Studies on Genetic Purity of Public released Cotton Hybrids and its Parents with the help of SDS-PAGE. | P. R.Vijayakumari (PL), K. R. Kranthi (PA) 2013-16 |
| 19 | Studies to improve the seed and boll setting efficiency in cotton. | R.A. Meena (PL), Rishi Kumar (PA), K. Rathinavel (PA) 2012-18 |
| Biotechnology | ||
| 20 | Deployment of biotechnological tools for enhancing cotton seed by-product utilization: Reduction of gossypol content using CYP6AE14 gene. | K.P. Raghavendra (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (PA), G. Balasubramani (PA), K. Velmourougane (PA), M.Chakrabarty (PA) 2014-17 |
| Crop Production | ||
| 21 | Allelopathy as an alternative weed management strategy in cotton. | Blaise Desouza (PI), P. Nalayini (PA), A. Manikandan (PA), M.Chakrabarty (PA) 2012-17 |
| 22 | Identification of ‘crop-cycle’ for Extra Long Staple (ELS) cotton in non-conventional regions. | R. B. Singandhupe (PI), Blaise Desouza (PA) 2012-15 |
| 23 | Evaluation of potassium silicate formulations on cotton production (yield and quality) and protection (pest and disease). | K. Velmourougane (PI), J.H. Meshram (PA), A. Manikandan (PA), V. Chinna Babu Naik (PA), Sampath Kumar (PA) 2012-16 |
| 24 | Phenotyping of cotton for drought tolerance traits. | J. H. Meshram (PI), R. B. Singandhupe (PA), M.Chakrabarty (PA), J. Annie Sheeba (PA) 2013-16 |
| 25 | Correlation of leaf colour transmittance with relation to soil/plant nutrient status. | J. Annie Sheeba (PI) 2014-17 |
| 26 | Evaluation of structured water for cotton production (Ad hoc). | P. Nalayini (PI) 2014-15 |
| 27 | Role of leaf phytochemicals in cotton leaf reddening and plant responses to management through growth chemicals, nutrients and insecticides. | M. Chakrabarty (PI), J. Annie Sheeba (PA), A.Manikandan (PA) 2012-15 |
| 28 | MCDA based decision support system for selecting cotton cultivars for different agro climatic conditions. | M.Sabesh (PI) 2011-16 |
| 29 | Synthesis and characterization of nano-formulated micronutrients foliar spray for yield maximization in different cotton genotypes. | D. Kanjana (PI) 2012-17 |
| 30 | Cotton Mechanization-Tracing the needs and gaps for sustainable cotton farming in India (Adhoc). | Isabella Agarwal (PI), G. Majumdar (PA) 2014-15 |
| 31 | Effect of homeopathic medicines on the phytopathological diseases and insects of cotton (Adhoc). | S. N. Rokde (PI) 2014-15 |
| Crop protection | ||
| 32 | Gene discovery for useful traits. | K. R. Kranthi (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (PA),K. P. Raghavendra (PA),K.Velmourougane (PA), J. Annie Sheeba (PA),A. Sampathkumar (PA) 2014-19 |
| 33 | Role of epicuticular wax in reaction of cotton genotypes to whitefly/ CLCuD. | Rishi Kumar (PI), D. Monga (PA), Sandhya Kranthi (PA), J.Annie Sheeba (PA) 2014-17 |
| 34 | Isolation and characterization of endophytes in cotton and endo-symbionts in bollworms. | M.Amutha (PI) 2012-17 |
| 35 | Production, stabilisation, formulation and validation of microbial agents and their natural products against insects and nematode pests of cotton. | J. Gulsar Banu (PL), M. Amutha (PA) 2012-17 |
| 36 | Use of innovative methods for management of cotton leaf curl virus disease. | D.Monga (PL), RishiKumar (PA) 2011-15 |
| 37 | An accelerated process for preparation of bioenriched compost from cotton plant residues. | V. Mageshwaran(PI), D. Monga (PA), P. Nalayini (PA), K.Velmourougane (PA), A.Manikandan(PA) 2011-15 |
| 38 | Technology Mission on Cotton MM I | 2012-17 |
| TMC MM 1.1: Development of multi-gene constructs and Bt cotton varieties for sustainable pest management. | K. R. Kranthi (PI), S. B. Singh (PA), K. P. Raghavendra (PA), S.B. Nandeshwar (P A), G. Balasubramani (PA), M. Chakrabarty (PA), K.Velmourougane (PA), SandhyaKranthi (PA) | |
| TMC MM 1.2: Marker Assisted Breeding for Cotton Leaf Curl Disease (CICuD), Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) and Nematodes Resistance in Cotton. | V. N. Waghmare (PI),A. SampathKumar (PA),N. Narkhedkar (PA),S. Manickam(PA),J.GulsarBanu (PA), D.monga (PA),S. K. Verma (PA) | |
| TMC MM 1.3:Consolidation of repository of high strength cotton genotypes and evaluation for quality traits and yield in specific agro-eco zones. | S. Manickam (PI), T. R. Loknathan (PA), S. M. Palve (PA), P. Nalayini (PA), Vinita Gotmare (PA) (2013-15) | |
| TMC MM 1.4: Evaluation of genotypes and agrotechniques for high density planting system and surgical cotton varieties. | M. V. Venugopalan (PI), Blaise DeSouza (PA), V. Chinna Babu Naik (PA), Punit Mohan (PA), T.R. Lokanathan (PA), A. R. Raju (PA), A.Sampath Kumar (PA), K. Shankarnarayanan (PA), S.L. Ahuja (PA), R. A. Meena (PA) | |
| TMC MM 1.5: Simulation models/ electronic gadgets to predict insect infestation, bollworm resistance to Bt cotton, area, production and price of cotton. | Sandhya Kranthi (PI), K. R. Kranthi (PA),V.S. Nagrare (PA),V. Chinna Babu Naik(PA),A. R.Reddy(PA), Anuradha Narala (PA), A. H. Prakash (PA), K. Shankarnarayanan (PA), Isabella Agarwal (PA), B. Dharajothi (PA), Rishi Kumar(PA), M. Chakrabarty (PA), J.Annie Sheeba (PA), M.Amutha (PA) | |
| TMC MM 1.6: E-Kapas Network and Technology Documentation. | S. M.Wasnik (PI), A. H. Prakash (PA), S. Usha Rani (PA), O. P. Tuteja (PA), M. Chakrabarty (PA), Anuradha Narala(PA) | |
| TMC MM I 1.7: Development of cotton picking machinery for small scale cotton production systems. | G. Majumdar (PI) | |
| Externally funded projects | ||
| 39 | DBT: Development of saturated genetic linkage map for Gossypium hirsutum L. using SSR and SNP markers. | V. N. Waghmare (Pl),Punit Mohan (PA) 2012-16 |
| 40 | Consortia Research Platform on biodiversity. | Punit Mohan (PI),Vinita Gotmare (PA), J.H.Meshram (PA), S. Manickam (PA) 2014-17 |
| 41 | UGC: Association mapping of fiber traits in Gossypium arboretum L. accessions using SSR, ISSR and AFLP markers. | S. K. Verma (PI) 2012-16 |
| 42 | NSP: National Seed Project (Crops). | K. Rathinavel (PI) 1999-17 |
| 43 | DUS: Implementation of PVP legislation 2001 and DUS testing of cotton under ICAR-SAU system. | K. Rathinavel (PI) 2003-17 |
| 44 | MSP: ICAR project on Seed Production in Agricultural Crops and Fisheries. | P. R Vijayakumari (Nd Offi), V. Santhy (PA), K. Rathinavel (PA), R A.Meena (PA) 2007-17 |
| 45 | NASF:Molecular characterization and validation of fiber strength genes with fiber specific promoter for improvement in cotton | G. Balasubramani (PI), K. P. Raghvendra (PA), J. Amudha (PA), S. B. Nandeshwar (PA) 2012-17 |
| 46 | NPTC: Transgenics in crops. Insect and disease resistant transgenic cotton. | G. Balasubramani (PI), J.Amudha (PA), S. B. Nandeshwar (PA), K.P. Raghvendra (PA), Suman Bala Singh (PA) 2012-17 |
| 47 | NICRA: Climate change- adaptation and mitigation strategies in cotton. | S.E.S.AKhader (PI), A.H.Prakash (CoPI), Blaise Desouza (CoPI), M.V. Venugopalan (CoPI) 2013-17 |
| 48 | DST:Design & Development of a cotton picking head. | G.Majumdar (PI) 2012-16 |
| 49 | DST: Development of vision based expert system for vacuum picking of cotton. | G. Majumdar (PI) 2013-15 |
| 50 | Maha. Govt:Impact evaluation of Bt cotton in Maharashtra | Anuradha Narala (PI), R B.Singandhupe (PA), S.N. Rokde (PA) 2012-15 |
| 51 | Mahyco:Monitoring changes in baseline susceptibility to Cry toxins in the cotton bollworm, H. armigera, pink bollworm and Spodoptera litura. | Sandhya Kranthi (PI), K. R Kranthi (CoPI), V. Chinna Babu Naik (CoPI) 2012-15 |
| 52 | GEAC: Event based approval mechanism. | Sandhya Kranthi (PI), K.R Kranthi (CCPI) 2010-15 |
| 53 | Consortia research platform (IIHR-Lead centre) – Management of sucking pests in horticultural crops. | S. Karnthi (PI) 2014-17 |
| 54 | TMC MM II: Dissemination of IRM strategies in India. | K. R Kranthi (PI), Sandhya Kranthi (PA), D.Monga (PA), B.Dharajothi (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2007-15 |
| 55 | DST: Entomopathogenic-endophytes mediated plant defense as a novel approach for the management of bollworms in cotton. | M. Amutha (PI) 2013-17 |
| 56 | Maha. Govt: Crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) in Maharashtra. | V. S. Nagrare (PI) 2010-15 |
| 57 | NFSM-OPMAS: On line pest monitoring and advisory services (OPMAS) under NFSM -commercial crops. | R K.Tanwar (PI), D. Monga (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2012-17 |
| 58 | DST: Engineering root-knot nematode resistance in cotton by RNAi mediated silencing of parasitism genes of Meloidogyne incognita. | N. G. Narkhedkar (PI), S. B,.Nandeshwar (CoPI) 2013-16 |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germplasm of cultivated species of Gossypium. | (Dr. Punit Mohan (PL), Dr. S.Manickam, Dr. R.A. Meena, Mrs. Chakrabarty, Dr. KPM. Damayanthi) |
| 2 | Improvement of tetraploid and diploid cottons for fibre properties through population improvement approaches. | (Dr. V.N. Waghmare (PL), Dr. Vinita Gotmare, Dr. O.P.Tuteja) |
| 3 | Fine mapping of fiber quality and economic traits using RILs in diploid cotton. (DBT) | (Dr. V.N. Waghmare (PL), Dr. T.R. Loknathan) |
| 4 | Fine mapping and advance backcross QTL analysis of fiber quality and economic traits in diploid cotton. | (Dr.V.N. Waghmare (PL)) |
| 5 | Development of saturated genetic linkage map for Gossypium hirsutum L. using SSR and SNP markers. (DBT) | (Dr. V,N. Waghmare (PI) , Dr. Punit Mohan) |
| 6 | Conservation, characterization and utilization of wild species, races of cultivated species and synthetic polyploids of Gossypium. | (Dr.Vinita Gotmare (PL), Dr. Balasubramani) |
| 7 | MAS/MAB for Water-logging in Cotton. | (Dr. Vinita Gotmare (PL), Dr. SESA. Khade, Dr. M. Saravanan) |
| 8 | Breeding of upland cotton for improved fibre quality and resistance to biotic stress (bollworms and jassid). | (Dr. S.M. Palve (PL)) |
| 9 | Development of heterotic pool for superior medium staple in tetraploid cotton (G. hirsutum). | (Dr. S.M. Palve (PL)) |
| 10 | Development of drought tolerant genotypes with good fibre quality in G. hirsutum. | (Dr. Suman Bala Singh (PL), Dr. A.H. Prakash) |
| 11 | Seed Production in Agricultural Crops and Fisheries. (MSP) | (Dr.PR.Vijayakumari (Nodal Officer), Dr. V. Santhy, Dr. K. Rathinavel, Dr. R. A. Meena) |
| 12 | Studies on Genetic Purity of Public released Cotton Hybrids and its Parents with the help of SDS – PAGE. | (Dr. P.R. Vijayakumari (PL), Dr. K.R. Kranth) |
| 13 | Characterization of public sector released genotypes of cotton (Gossypium spp) based on molecular markers to serve as Special test for Varietal Protection. | (Dr. V. Santhy (PL)) |
| 14 | Exploration, collection and conservation of perennials and land races of Desi cotton from different regions of India. | (Dr. M. Saravanan (PL) |
| 15 | Development of long staple G. hirsutum variety with improved fibre strength. | (Dr. S. Manickam (PL), Dr. V.N. Waghmare, Dr. S.L. Ahuja) |
| 16 | Development of extra-long staple high spinning hybrids with wider adaptability. | (Dr.KPM. Dhamayanthi (PL) |
| 17 | National Seed Project (Crops). (NSP) | (Dr. K. Rathinavel (PI) |
| 18 | Testing & Documentation of Extant Varieties, hybrids and their Parents for Distindness, Uniformity & Stability (PVP & FR ACT, 2001). (DUS) | (Dr.K. Rathinavel (Nodal Officer) |
| 19 | Development of early maturing, medium staple varieties and hybrids Resistant to CLCuV. | (Dr. O.P. Tuteja (PL), Dr. D. Monga, Dr. Rishi Kumar, Dr. S.M. Palve) |
| 20 | Identification of male sterile plants in genetic male sterility (GMS) using molecular markers. | (Dr. O.P. Tuteja (PL), Dr. S.B. Singh, Dr. M. Sarvanan) |
| 21 | Development of G. hirsutum genotypes with high yield and high GOT. | (Dr.S.L. Ahuja (PL), Dr. R.A. Meena. Dr. D. Monga. Dr. Rishi Kumar) |
| 22 | Association mapping of fibre traits in Gossypium arboreum L. accessions using SSR, ISSR and AFLP markers (UGC) | (Dr.S.K. Verma (PA) |
| 23 | Studies to improve the seed setting efficiency in cotton. | (Dr.RA Meena (PL), Dr. RishiKumar, Dr. K. Rathinavel) |
| 24 | Allelopathy as an alternative weed management strategy in cotton. | (Dr. Blaise Desouza (PI), Dr. P. Nalayini , Mrs. M. Chakrabarty) |
| 25 | Georeferenced soil information system for land use planning and monitoring soil and land quality for agriculture. (NAIP) | (Dr. M,V, Venugopalan (CCPI) |
| 26 | Identification of ‘crop-cycle’ for Extra Long Staple (ELS) Cotton in non-conventional regions. | (Dr. R.B. Singandhupe (PI), Dr. Blaise Desouza) |
| 27 | Herbicide resistance weeds and their management strategies. | (Dr.A. R. Raju (PI), Dr. K. Sankarnarayanan) |
| 28 | A Value Chain for Cotton Fibre, Seed and Stalks: An innovation for higher economic returns to farmers and allied stakeholders. (NAIP) | (Dr. K. Shankarnarayanan (Co-PI) |
| 29 | Synthesis and characterisation of nano formulated micronutrient foliar spray for yield maximisation in different cotton genotypes. | (Dr.D.Kanjana (PL) |
| 30 | An accelerated process for preparation of bioenriched compost from cotton plant residues. (IICP (CIRCOT)) | (Mr. K. Velmourougane (PA) |
| 31 | Physiological manipulation for extending cotton crop. | (Dr.S.E.S.A Khader (PI), Dr. A.H Prakash) |
| 32 | Phenotyping of cotton for drought tolerance traits. | (Dr.J.H. Meshram (PI), Dr. R.B.Singandhupe, Mrs. M. Chakrabarty) |
| 33 | Role of Leaf Phytochemicals in cotton leaf reddening and plant responses to management through growth chemicals, nutrients and insecticides. | (Mrs. M.Chakrabarty (PI) |
| 34 | Impact evaluation of Bt cotton in Maharashtra. | (Dr. A. R. Reddy (PI), Dr. R. B. Singandhupe, Dr. S. N. Rokde) |
| 35 | Desipn & Development of a cotton picking head. (DST) | (Er. Gautam Majumdhar (PI) |
| 36 | Identification of species specific dsRNA or siRNA or miRNA in cotton insect pest to explore their use in pest management through RNAi based technologies. (DBT) | (Dr. K.R.Kranthi (PL), Dr. S. Kranthi, Dr. K.P. Raghavendra) |
| 37 | Novel approaches for production of hybrid seeds with characteristics of improved insect resistance and higher yield. (CSIR-NIMITLI-Phase II) | (Dr. K. R. Kranthi (CCPI), Dr. S. Kranthi) |
| 38 | Evaluation of built in refuge for insect resistance management requirements for Bollgard II cotton. (Contract) | (Dr. S. Kranthi, Dr. B. Dharajothi, Dr. Rishi Kumar) |
| 39 | Research into development of decision support systems for management of insect pests of major rice and cotton based cropping systems. (NAIP) | (Dr.VS Nagrare (CCPI), Er.G Majumdar, Dr.Rishi Kumar, Dr. B. Dharajothi, Mr. M. Sabesh, Dr.M. Amutha) |
| 40 | Crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) in Maharashtra. (Maha. Govt.) | (Dr. V. S. Nagrare (PI) |
| 41 | Isolation and characterisation of endophytes in cotton and endosymbionts in boll worms. | (Dr. M. Amutha (PI) |
| 42 | Use of innovative methods for management of cotton leaf curls virus disease. | (Dr. D. Monga (PL), Dr. Rishi Kumar (PA) |
| 43 | Development of nanoparticles based bio-control formulation for the management of major cotton pests and diseases. | (Mr. A. Sampath Kumar (PL), Mr. K. Velmourougane) |
| 44 | Disease monitoring of Tobacco Streak Virus (TSV) on cotton for South zone consisting of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. | (Dr. M. Gunasekaran (PI) |
| 45 | Cloning and characterization of potent toxin gene from heat tolerant isolate of Heterrorhabdus indica, an Entomopathogenic nematode. (DBT) | (Dr. N.G. Narkhedkar (PI) Dr. P.K. Charkrabarty) |
| 46 | Production, stabilisation, formulation and validation of microbial agents and their natural products against insects and nematode pests of cotton. | (Dr. Gulsar Banu (PL), Dr. M. Amutha ) |
| 47 | Molecular characterization and validation of fiber strength genes with fiber specific promoter for improvement in cotton. (NFBSFARA) | (Dr. G. Balasubramani (PI), Dr. K. P. Raghvendra ,Dr. J. Amudha, Dr. S.B. Nandeshwar) |
| 48 | Genomics of cotton boll and fibre development. (NAIP) | (Dr. G.Balasubramani (PI), Dr. K.P. Raghavendra , Dr. J. Amudha, Dr. S.B. Nandeshwar) |
| 49 | Development of drought resistant transgenic cotton and identification of new genes for high water use efficiency | .(Dr.J. Amudha (PI), Dr. AH.Prakash, Dr. G.Balasubramani, Dr. R.B. Singandhupe) |
| 50 | Isolation and identification of seed specific promoter and gossypol synthesis genes for silencing through RNA interference. (DBT) | (Dr. K.P. Raghavendra. KP (PI), Dr. J. Amudha) |
| 51 | Development of multi-gene constructs and Bt cotton varieties for sustainable pest management. (TMC 1.1) | (Dr. K.R.Kranthi (PI), Dr. P.K.Chakrabarty, Dr. K.P.Raghavendra, Dr. S.B.Nandeshwar, Dr. G.Balasubramani, Mr. K.Velmourougane, Dr. S.Kranthi, Dr. S.B.Singh, Mrs. M. Chakrabarty) |
| 52 | Marker Assisted Breeding for Cotton Leaf Curl Disease (CICuD), Bacterial Leaf Blight (BLB) and Nematodes Resistance in Cotton. (TMC 1.2). | (Dr. V.N. Waghmare (PI) , Dr. P. K. Chakrabarty, Mr. Sampath Kumar, Dr. N. Narkhedkar , Dr. S. Manickam, Dr. Dilip Monga, Dr. S. K. Verma) |
| 53 | Consolidation of repository of high strength cotton genotypes and evaluation for quality traits and yield in specific agro-eco zones”. (TMC 1.3) | (Dr. S. Manickam (PL), Dr. T.R. Loknathan,Dr. S.M. Palve, Dr. P. Nalayini) |
| 54 | Agrotechniques for high density planting system and surgical cotton varieties. (TMC 1.4) | (Dr. Venugopalan (PI), Dr. Blaise DeSouza, Dr. C B.Naik , Dr. A R.Reddy, Dr. Punit Mohan , Dr, T.R. Lokanathan, Dr. A.R. Raju, Mr. Sampathkumar, Dr, K. Sankarnarayanan, Dr. S. L. Ahuja, Dr. R.A. Meena) |
| 55 | Simulation models/sensor based gadgets for Cotton Protection and Production. (TMC 1.5) | (Dr. Sandhya Kranthi (PI), Dr. V. S. Nagrare, Dr .K.R. Kranthi, Dr. C.B. Naik, Dr. A.R. Reddy, Dr. N. Anuradha, Mrs. M.Chakrabarty, Dr. A. H. Prakash, Dr. M. Amutha, Dr. K. Sankarnarayanan, Dr. Isabella Agarwal, Dr. B. Dharajothi, Dr. Rishi Kumar ) |
| 56 | E-Kapas Network and Technology Documentation. (TMC 1.6) | (Dr.S.M. Wasnik (PI), Mrs. M. Chakrabarty, Dr. S. Usha Rani, Dr. O. P.Tuteja) |
| 57 | Development of Cotton Picking Machinery for Small Scale Cotton Production Systems. (TMC 1.7) | (Er. Gautam Majumdhar (PI)) |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| INSTITUTE | ||
| Crop Improvement | ||
| 1 | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germ plasm of cultivated species of Gossypium. | Punit Mohan (PL) S Manickam (PA) VS Nagrare (PA) RA Meena (PA) V Santhy (PA) PR Vijayakumari (PA) Vinita Gotmare (PA) M Chakrabarti (PA) KPM Damayanthi(PA) K Rathinavel (PA) KP Raghvendra (PA) 2006-2013 |
| 2 | Improvement of tetraploid and diploid cottons for fibre properties through population improvement approaches. | VN Waghmare (PL) Vinita Gotmare (PA) 2000-2015 |
| 3 | OTL mapping for fibre quality traits in diplod cotton. | VN Waghmare (PL) 2011-2014 |
| 4 | Conservation, characterization and utilization of wild species, races of cultivated species and synthetic polyploids of Gossypium. | Vinita Gotmare (PL) G Balasubramani (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 5 | Breeding of upland cotton for improved fibre quality and resistance to biotic stress (bollworms and jassid). | SM Palve (PL) Vinita Gotmare (PA) 2005-2012 |
| 6 | Development of heterotic pool for superior medium staple in tetraploid cotton (G.hirsutum) | SM Palve (PL) 2006-2013 |
| 7 | Development of drought tolerant genotype with good fibre quality | SB Singh (PL) AH Prakash (PA) 2008-2017 |
| 8 | Development of improved male sterile lines through induced mutation. | SB Singh (PL)OP Tuteja (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 9 | Development of mapping population for different economically important traits. | PK Chakrabarti (PL) VN Waghmare (PA) SM Palve (PA) SB Singh (PA) Vinita Gotmare (PA) TR Loknathan (PA) PR Vijayakumari (PA) Punit Mohan (PA) S Manickam (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 10 | Development of drought resistant transgenic cotton and identification of new genes for high water use efficiency. | JAmudha (PI) AH Prakash (PA) G Balasubramani (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 11 | Development of transgenic cotton resistant against major diseases of cotton. | PK Chakrabarty (PL) SB Nandeshwar (PA) 2009-2012 |
| 12 | Studies on genetic enhancement of hirsutum cotton. | TR Loknathan (PL) 2002-2012 |
| 13 | Identification of compact type and leaf hopper resistant genotype for HOPS. | TR Loknathan (PL) 2011-2014 |
| 14 | Development of transgenic diploid cotton for insect resistance. | SB Nandeshwar (PI) SB Singh (PA) PK Chakrabarty (PA) VS Nagrare (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 15 | Exploration, collection and conservation of perennials and land races of desi cotton from different regions of India. | M Saravanan (PL) 2011-2014 |
| 16 | Screening and Evaluation of PEG stress tolerance during seed germination in cotton (G.hirsutum and G.arboreum) | V Santhy (PL) 2011-2012 |
| 17 | Development of long staple G.hirsutumwith improved fibre strength | S. Manickam (PL) V. N. Waghmare (PA) S. L.Ahuja (PA) 2008-2014 |
| 18 | Development of extra-long staple high spinning hybrids with wider adaptability. | K.P.M.Damayanti (PL) S. Manickam (PA) 2006-2012 |
| 19 | Development of heterotic poolsin G.arboreumand G.hirsutum. | S. K.Verma (PL) A.P. Tuteja(PA) S.L.Ahuja (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 20 | Development of markers for breeding programme. | S. K.Verma (PL) S.L. Ahuja (PA 2008-2012 |
| 21 | Development of varieties and hybrids resistant to CLCuV. | a.p.Tuteja (PL) D.Monga (PA) Rishi Kumar (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 22 | Technology to enhance the better crop establishment and yield in cotton. | R. A.Meena (PL) D. Monga (PA) 2007-2012 |
| Crop Protection | ||
| 23 | Development of farmer friendly diagnostic kits for transgenic event purity | K R Kranthi (PI) 2007-2012 |
| 24 | Molecular characterization of transgene integration events, new gene constructs and discovery of new genes | P K Mukherjee (PL) 2011 – 12 |
| 25 | Identification and characterization of viral diseases of cotton in India. | AK Mukherjee (PL) A Sampathkumar (PA) 2010-2012 |
| 26 | Development of nanoparticles based biocontrol formulation for the management of major cotton pests and diseases. | A Sampathkumar (PL) VChinnababu Naik (PA) K Velmourougane (PA) 2011-2014 |
| 27 | Bt resistance in pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) – monitoring mechanism and management. | V.Chinna Babu Naik(PI) S Kranthi (Co-PI) 2010-2012 |
| 28 | Identification of sources of resistance and phylloplane microflora against Rhizoctonia root rot in tetraploid and Fusarium wilt in diploid cotton and their utilization for management. | R C Ukey (PL) V N Waghmare (PA) 2006-2012 |
| 29 | Standardization of bioassays techniques for resistance monitoring in Pectinophora gossypiella Saunders to transgenic cotton and development of management strategies. | B Dhara Jothi (PI) 2007-2012 |
| 30 | Establishment of Beauveria bassianaas an symbiotic insecticide against major insect pests and diseases of cotton. | M Amutha (PI) M Gunasekaran (PA) 2010-2012 |
| 31 | Isolation of novel insecticidal proteins from bacterial symbionts of native entomopathogenic nematodes. | J Gulsar Banu (PI) B. Dharajothi (PA) Nandhini G. Narkhedkar (PA) 2009-2012 |
| 32 | Management of foliar diseases of through SAR including chemicals and Pseudomonas fluorescens. | M Gunasekaran (PI) 2010-2012 |
| 33 | Use of innovative methods for management of cotton leaf curls virus disease. | D. Monga (PL) Rishi Kumar (PA) 2011-2013 |
| Crop production | ||
| 34 | Development of high density planting systems (HDPS) for maximizing productivity of rainfed cotton. | MV Venugopalan (PL) Jagvir Singh (PA) Punit Mohan (PA) Vinita Gotmare (PA) SM Palve (PA) AH Prakash (PA) S Kranthi (PA) V ChinnaBabu Naik(PA) AK Mukherjee (PA) G Majumdar (PA) AR Reddy (PA) SL Ahuja (PA) D Monga (PA) Rishi Kumar (PA) RB Singandhupe (PA) 2010-2014 |
| 35 | Herbicide resistance weeds and their management strategies. | AR Raju (PL) Sankarnarayanan (PA) 2011-2014 |
| 36 | Management of waterlogged soils through cotton based cropping system. | RB Singandhupe (PL) 2011-2012 |
| 37 | Screening of cotton varieties with production technologies for organic cultivation under rainfed conditions. | Jagvir Singh (PL), K Velmourougane (PL) VS Nagrare (PA) 2011-2012 |
| 38 | Developing efficient carrier based microbial delivery system for cotton nutrition and soil health. | K Velmourougane (PL) Jagvir Singh (PA) AR Raju (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 39 | Amelioration of leaf reddening and parawilt in cotton. | AH Prakash (PI) Jagvir Singh (PA) VS Nagrare(PA) M Chakrabarty (PA) 2010-2014 |
| 40 | Screening of water logging tolerance of Gossypium hirsutum Germplasm lines. | J Annie Sheeba (PL), RB Singandhupe (PA) 2011-2014 |
| 41 | Effect of strigolactones on morphology and physiology of cotton (Ad hoc). | J Annie Sheeba (PL) 2011-2012 |
| 42 | Analysing and forecasting of cotton prices. | Anuradha Narala (PL) 2011-2013 |
| 43 | Assessment of cotton based intercropping system and its popularization through farmer to farmer participatory learning approach. | SM Wasnik (PL) S Usha Rani (PA) AR Raju (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 44 | Technological need assessment for sustainability and stability of cotton production. | SM Wasnik (PL) Anuradha Narala (PA) 2011-2013 |
| 45 | Performance of white leghorn layers under feeding of Bt andNon-Bt cotton seed. | SN Rokde (PL) 2010-2012 |
| 46 | Herbigation with herbicide/ herbicide mixture/ herbicide rotation forefficient and environmentally safe weed control and its effects onsucceeding pulses. | P.Nalayini(PL) KSankaranarayanan(PA) K.velmourougane(PA) 2008-2012 |
| 47 | Studies on the mechanism of cuticular absorption of nutrients andhormones in Bt cotton | S.E.S.AKhader (PL) 2008-2012 |
| 48 | Economic impact of trade liberalization in cotton economy of India | Isabella Agarwal (PL) 2010-2012 |
| 49 | Gender and labour issues in cotton sectors of India | S. Usha Rani (PL), M.Sabesh (PA) S.M.Wasnik (PA) 2010-2012 |
| 50 | Evaluation of VAM and P solubilising bacteria and for enhancingP acquisition and mitigating water stress in Bt cotton cultivation. | D. Kanjana 2011-2012 |
| NAIP | ||
| 51 | Research into development of decision support systems for management of insect pests of major rice and cotton based cropping systems. | VS Nagrare (CCPI) G Majumdar (CoPI) Rishi Kumar (CoPI) B Dharajothi (CoPI) M Sabesh (CoPI) M Amutha (CoPI) 2008-2012 |
| 52 | A Value Chain for Cotton Fibre, Seed and Stalks: an innovation for higher economic return to farmers allied stakeholders. | Sankaranarayanan(CCPI) Jagvir Singh (CoPI) D Monga (CoPI) Rishi Kumar (CoCCPI) 2009-2012 |
| 53 | Georeferenced soil information system (Geosis) for land use planning and monitoring soil and land quality for agriculture. | MV Venugopalan(CCPI) K Velmourougane (CoCCPI) 2009-2013 |
| DBTIDST | ||
| 54 | Enhancing sustainability of transgenic crops through gene stacking Funded by the DBT under ‘Indo-Australian-International Science Linkages’ programme. | KR Kranthi (CCPI) 2008-2012 |
| 55 | Cloning and characterization of potent toxin gene from heat toleran isolate of Heterrorhabdus indica, an Entomopathogenic nematode. (DBT) | NG Narkhedkar (PI) PK Charkrabarty (PA) 2009-2012 |
| 56 | Identification of Molecular markers and tagging genes for Bacterial blight resistance.(DBT) | PK Chakrabarty (PI) Punit Mohan(PA) VN Waghmare (PA) BM Khadi (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 57 | “Gene stacking in Bt Cotton”.(DBT) | G Balasubramani (PI) SB Nandeshwar (PA) SB Singh (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 58 | Isolation and identification of seed specific promoter and gossypol synthesis genes for silencing through RNA interference. (DBT) | KP Raghavendra (PI) J Amudha (PA) 2010-2013 |
| 59 | Design and development of cotton picking head.(DST) | G Majumdar (PI) AR Raju (PA) 2010-2013 |
| 60 | DBT:Fine mapping of fibre quality and economic traits using RILS in diploid cotton. | VN Waghmare (PI) TR Loknathan 2010-2012 |
| GEAC | ||
| 61 | Event based approval mechanism (GEAC) | S Kranthi (PI) 2009-Continuous |
| CSIR : NMITLI | ||
| 62 | Novel approaches for production of hybrid seeds with characteristics of improved insect resistance and higher yield | KR Kranthi (CCPI) 2008-2012 |
| ICAR Network Project | ||
| 63 | Impact, adaptation and vulnerability of Indian agriculture to climate change. Sub project-changes in soil carbon reserves as influenced by different ecosystems and land uses in India. | MV Venugopalan (CCPI) 2009-2012 |
| 64 | Transgenics in Crops (NPTC):Development of bollworm resistance transgenic cotton. | G Balasubramani (PI) SB Singh (CoPI) J Amudha (CoPI) SB Nandeshwar (CoPI) KR Kranthi (CoPI) PK Chakrabarty (CoPI) 2006-2012 |
| 65 | Mega Seed Project – Seed production in Agriculture crops. | PK Chakrabarty (Nodal Officer) 2007-2012 |
| 66 | National Seed Project (Crops). | PR Vijayakumari (PI) V Santhy (PA) K Rathinavel (CCPI) RA Meena (CCPI) K.Rathinavel (PI) P.RVijayakumari (PA) R. A.Meena (PA) 1999-2012 |
| PRIVATE SEED COMPANIES | ||
| 67 | Monitoring changes in baseline susceptibility to Cry toxins in the cotton bollworm, H.armigera | S Kranthi (PI) KR Kranthi (CoPI) CB Naik (CoPI) 2002-2012 |
| DUS | ||
| 68 | Testing & Documentation of Extant Varieties, hybrids and their Parents for Distinctness, Uniformity & Stability (PVP & FR ACT, 2001). | K Rathinavel (PI) V Santhy (CCPI) PR Vijayakumari (CCPI) RK Deshmukh (CCPI) 2003-2012 |
| Govt. of Maharashtra | ||
| 69 | Crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) 2011-12 in Maharashtra. | VS Nagrare (PI) 2010-2012 |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| INSTITUTE | ||
| Crop Improvement | ||
| 1 | Improvement of tetraploid and diploid cottons for fibre properties through population improvement approaches. | V. N. Waghmare (PL) Vinita Gotmare (PA) 2000-2015 |
| 2 | Conservation, characterization and utilization of wild species, races of cultivated species, perennials and synthetic polyploids of Gossypium. | Vinita Gotmare (PL) G. Balasubramani (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 3 | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germplasm of cultivated species of Gossypium. | Punit Mohan (PL), S. Manickam (PA), V. S. Nagrare (PA) R.A. Meena (PA) A.B. Dongre (PA), R.K.Deshmukh (PA),V.Santhy (PA),P. R. Vijayakumari (PA) Vinita Gotmare (PA), M. Chakrabarti (PA) K. P M. Damayanthi (PA), K. Rathinavel (PA) K. P Raghvendra (PA) 2006-2013 |
| 4 | Breeding of upland cotton for improved fibre quality and resistance to biotic Mress (bollworms and jassid). | S. M. Palve (PL), M. K. Meshram (PA), V. Gotmare (PA) 2005-2012 |
| 5 | Development of heterotic pool for superior medium staple in tetraploid cotton (G. hirsutum). | S. M. Palve (PL) 2006-2013 |
| 6 | Development of improved male sterility system through induced mutation | S. B Singh (PL), O. P Tuteja (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 7 | Development of drought tolerant genotype with good fibre quality. | S. B. Singh (PL), A. H. Prakash (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 8 | Development of mapping population for different economically important traits. | P K. Chakrabarti (PL), V. N.Waghmare (PA), S. M. Palve (PA), S. B. Singh (PA),Vinita Gotmare (PA), T. R. Loknathan (PA) P R. Vijayakumari (PA), Punit Mohan (PA) S. Manickam (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 9 | Development oT transgenic cotton resistant against major diseases of cotton. | P K. Chakrabarty (PL) S. B. Nandeshwar (PA) 2009-2012 |
| 10 | Studies on genetic enhancement of hirsutum cotton. | T. R. Loknathan (PL) 2002-2012 |
| 11 | Development of heterotic pools in G. arboreum and G. hirsutum | S. K. Verma (PL), O. P. Tuteja (PA), S.L. Ahuja (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 12 | Development of markers for breeding programme. | S. K. Verma (PL), S. L. Ahuja (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 13 | Development of varieties and hybrids resistant to CLCuV. | O.P Tuteja (PL), D. Monga (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 14 | Development of transgenic diploid cotton for insect resistance. | S.B. Nandeshwar (PI), S.B. Singh (PA) P K. Chakrabarty (PA), V. S. Nagrare (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 15 | Development of efficient agro-techniques for enhancing the productivity and seed quality of cotton varieties. | R.K. Deshmukh (PL), K. Rathinavel (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 16 | Assessment of working seed sample size for Bt seed testing based on estimation of cry1Ac protein. | P R. Vijayakumari (PL), K.R. Kranthi (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 17 | Technology to enhance the better crop establishment and yield in cotton. | R. A. Meena (PL), D. Monga (PA) 2007-2012 |
| 18 | Breeding new G. hirsutum varieties with new plant type – Development of medium staple varieties. | K.N. Gururajan (PL), S. Manickam (PA) 1989-2011 |
| 19 | Development of long staple G. hirsutum with improved fibre strength. | S. Manickam (PL), V.N. Waghmare (PA) S. L. Ahuja (PA) 2008-2014 |
| 20 | Development of extra-long staple high spinning hybrids with wider adaptability. | KPM Dhamayanthi (PL),S. Manickam (PA) 1986-2011 |
| Crop Protection | ||
| 21 | Development oT high density planting systems (HDPS) for maximizing productivity of rainfed cotton. | M. V. Venugopalan (PL), P. R. Bharambe (PA) Jagvir Singh (PA), Punit Mohan (PA), Vinita Gotmare (PA), S.M. Palve (PA),A. H. Prakash (PA), S. Kranthi (PA), Chinna Babu Naik (PA), A. K. Mukherjee(PA) G. Majumdar (PA), A. R. Reddy (PA), S. L. Ahuja (PA), D. Monga (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2010-2014 |
| 22 | Developing efficient carrier based microbial delivery system for cotton nutrition and soil health. | K. Velmourougane (PL), Jagvir Singh (PA), A. R. Raju (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 23 | Amelioration of leaf reddening and parawilt in cotton. | A. H. Prakash (PI), Jagvir Singh (PA), V. S. Nagrare(PA) 2010-2014 |
| 24 | Effect of different levels of fertilizers on Cry protein expression of BI hybrids and effect of BI gene on soil health, oil and gossypol content of Bt hybrids compared to their non Bt counterparts | M. Chakrabarty (PL), Jagvir Singh (PA) K. Velmourougane (PA) 2007-2011 |
| 25 | Economic Impact of Bt Cotton Cultivation in India. | A.R. Reddy (PL), Isabella Agarwal (PA), Rishi kumar (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 26 | Assessment of cotton based intercropping system and its popularization through farmer to farmer participatory learning approach. | S. M. Wasnik (PL), S. Usha Rani (PA), A. R. Raju (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 27 | Performance of white leghorn layers under feeding of Bt and Non-BI cotton seed. | S. N. Rokde (PL) 2010-2011 |
| 28 | Herbigating herbicide/ herbicide mixture/ herbicide rotation for efficient and environmentally safe weed control and its effects on succeeding pulses. | P.Nalayini(PL), K. Sankaranarayanan (PA), K.Velmourougane (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 29 | Evaluation of cotton base cropping system for higher economic returns | K. Sankaranarayanan (PL), P Nalayini (PA), K. K. Bandyopadhya (PA) 2005-2011 |
| 30 | Studies on Soil Aggregation and Aggregate Associated Carbon in Cotton Based Cropping System | K.K. Bandhyopadhya (PL) K. Velmourougane (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 31 | Simulation of effect of N management strategies on nitrogen dynamics in soil plant system and nitrogen use efficiency of ELS bt cotton in a climate change scenario | K.K.Bandyopadhya (PL), A. H. Prakash (PA),B. Dhara Jothi (PA) 2009-2012 |
| 32 | Identification and utilization of adaptive responses to abiotic stresses in cotton. | SESA Khader (PL), N.Gopalakrishnan (PA), K.N.Gururajan (PA) 1995-2011 |
| 33 | Studies on the mechanism of cuticular absorption of nutrients and hormones in Bt cotton | S.E.S.A.Khader (PL) 2008-2012 |
| 34 | Economic impact of trade liberalization in cotton economy of India | Isabella Agarwal (PL) 2010-2012 |
| 35 | Comparative analysis of conventional, biotech and organic cotton production systems in India | S. Usha Rani (PL), S. M.Wasnik (PA), K. Sankaranarayanan (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 36 | Gender and labour issues in Cotton hybrid seed production sector in India | S. Usha Rani (PL), M. Sabesh (PA) S.M. Wasnik (PA) 2010-2012 |
| 37 | MCDA based Decision Support System for Selecting Cotton Cultivars for Different Agro Climatic Conditions | M. Sabash (PL) 2010-2013 |
| Crop Protection | ||
| 38 | Isolation and characterization of native Bt strains using conventional and molecular methods, for cotton pest management. | S. Kranthi (PL), K. R. Kranthi (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 39 | Bt resistance in pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella (Saunders) – monitoring mechanism and management. | Chinna Babu Naik (PL), S. Kranthi (PA) 2010-2012 |
| 40 | Screening and Identification of elective bio-control agents for the management of foliar cotton diseases. | M.K. Meshram (PL), A.K. Mukharjea (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 41 | Identification of bacterial blight and grey mildew disease resistant genotypes in upland cotton. | M.K. Meshram (PL), A.K. Mukharjea (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 42 | Identification of sources of resistance and phylloplane microflora against Rhizoctonia root rot in tetraploid and fusarium wilt in diploid cotton and their utilization for management. | R. C. Ukey (PL), V. N. Waghmare (PA) 2006-2011 |
| 43 | Studies on inoculum source and economic thresholds of cotton leaf curl and virus disease. | D. Monga (PL), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 44 | Identification and characterization of viral diseases of cotton in India. | A.K. Mukherjee (PL), M.K. Meshram (PA) 2010-2012 |
| 45 | Studies on the role and effect of insecticides in cotton Ecosystem | T. Surulivelu (PL) 1989-2011 |
| 46 | Standardization of bioassays techniques for resistance monitoring in Pectinophora gossypiella Saunders to transgenic cotton and development of management strategies. | B. Dhara Jothi (PL) 2007-2012 |
| 47 | Studies on epizootiology, pathogenicity and pathogenic mechanism of Entomopathogenic fungal pathogens against cotton mealybug. | M. Amutha (PL) 2008-2011 |
| 48 | Establishment of Beauveria bassiana as an symbiotic insecticide against major insect pests and diseases of cotton. | M. Amutha (PL), M. Gunasekaran (PA) 2010-2013 |
| 49 | Identification of hot spots for plant parasitic nematodes in cotton growing zones of India. | J. Gulsar Banu (PL), N. G. Narkhedkar (PA) 2006-2011 |
| 50 | Isolation of novel insecticidal proteins from bacterial symbionts of native entomo-pathogenic nematodes | J.GuIsar Banu (PL), N. G. Narkhedkar (PA), B. Dhara Jothi (PA) 2006-2011 |
| EXTERNALLY FUNDED PROJECTS | ||
| NAIP | ||
| 1 | Research into development of decision support system for management of insect pests of major rice and cotton based cropping systems. | V. S. Nagrare (CCPI), G. Majumdar (CoPI), Rishi Kumar (CoPI), B. Dharajothi (CoPI), M. Sabesh (CoPI), M. Amutha (CoPI) 2008-2012 |
| 2 | A Value Chain for Cotton Fibre, Seed and Stalks: an innovation for higher economic return to farmers allied stakeholders. | N. Gopalakrishnan (CoPI), Sankaranarayanan (CoPI), P R. Bharambe (CCPI), D. Monga (CCPI), Rishi Kumar (CoCCPI) 2009-2012 |
| 3 | Georeferenced soil information system (Geosis) for land use planning and monitoring soil and land quality for agriculture. | M. V. Venugopalan (CCPI), K.Velmourougane(CoCCPI) 2009-2013 |
| DBT/DST | ||
| 4 | Enhancing sustainability of transgenic crops through gene stacking” Funded by the DBT under ’Indo-Australian -International Science Linkages’ programme. | K. R. Kranthi (PI) 2008-2012 |
| 5 | Cloning and characterization of potent toxin gene from heat tolerant isolate of Hefierrorhabdus Indica, an Entomopathogenic nematode.(DBT) | N. G. Narkhedkar (PI), P. K. Charkrabarty (PA) 2009-2012 |
| 6 | Engineering virus resistant cotton through dsRNAi- mediated targeting of cotton leaf curl virus. (DBT) | P K. Chakrabarty (PI), S. B. Nandeshwa (PA) D. Monga (PA), B. M. Khadi (PA) 2007-2010 |
| 7 | Identification of Molecular markers and tagging genes for Bacterial blight resistance. (DBT) | P K. Chakrabarty (PI), Punit Mohan (PA), V. N. Waghmare (PA), B. M. Khadi (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 8 | “Gene stacking in Bt Cotton”. (DBT) | G. Balasubramani (PI), S. B. Nandeshwar (PA), S. B. Singh (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 9 | Isolation and identification of seed specific promoter and gossypol synthesis genes for silencing through RNA interference. (DBT) | K. P Raghavendra (PI), J. Amudha (PA) 2010-2013 |
| 10 | Molecular mapping of fibre quality and lint yield traits: construction of a framework linkage map in desi cotton (Gossypium sp.) (DBT) | V.N. Waghmare (PI), A.B. Dongre (PA), Vinita Gotmare (PA), S.B. Jadhav (PA) 2006-2011 |
| 11 | Molecular mapping of fibre quality traits QTM and marker assisted selection (MAS) in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) ( DST) | V. N. Waghmare (PI) 2007-2010 |
| 12 | Fine mapping and advance backcross QTL analysis of fiber quality and economic traits in diploid cotton. | V.N. Waghmare (PI), T.R. Loknathan (PA) 2010-2012 |
| Indo -US-AKI | ||
| 13 | Development of drought resistant transgenic cotton and identification of new genes for high water use efficiency | J. Amudha (PI), A. H. Prakash (PA G. Balasubramani (PA) 2008-2011 |
| GEAC | ||
| 14 | Event based approval mechanism (GEAC) | S. Kranthi (PI) 2009-2011 |
| 15 | Novel approaches for production of hybrid seeds with characteristics of improved inseM resistance and higher yield. | K. R. Kranthi (PI) 2008-2012 |
| ICAR Network Project | ||
| 16 | Impact, adaptation and vulnerability of Indian agriculture to climate change. Sub projeM- changes in soil carbon reserves as influenced by different ecosystems and land uses in India. | M. V. Venugopalan (CCPI) 2009- 2012 |
| 17 | Transgenics in Crops (NPTC): Developmem of bollworm resistance transgenic cotton. | G. Balasubramani (PI), S.B. Singh (CoPI), J. Amudha (CoPI), S. B. Nandeshwar (CoPI) A. B. Dongre (CoPI), K. R. Kranthi (CoPI) P K. Chakrabarty (CoPI) 2006-2012 |
| 18 | Contractual research project on DNA bar coding of cotton insect pests. | S. Kranthi (PI), K. R. Kranthi 2010-2012 |
| 19 | Mega Seed Project – Seed production in Agriculture crops. | P.K.Chakrabarty (Nodal Officer) PR. Vijayakumari (PI), R. K. Deshmukh (PA), V. Santhy (PA), K. Rathinavel (CCPI), R. A. Meena (CCPI) 2007-2012 |
| 20 | National Seed Project (crops). | K. Rathinavel (PI), P R. Vijayakumari (PA), R. A. Meena (PA) 1999-2012 |
| 21 | Monitoring changes in baseline susceptibility of cotton bollworm to transgenes deployed in pest resistant transgenic cotton | S. Kranthi (PI), B. Dhara Jothi Rishikumar, C.B. Naik 2009- 2012 |
| 22 | Testing & Documentation of Extant Varieties, hybrids and their Parents for Distinctness, Uniformity & Stability (PVP & FR ACT, 2001). | N. Gopalakrishnan (PI), K. Rathinavel (CCPI) V. Samhy (CCPI), P R. Vijayakumari (CCPI) R. K. Deshmukh (CCPI) 2003-2012 |
| 23 | Crop pest surveillance and advisory project (CROPSAP) | V. S. Nagrare (PI) 2010-2011 |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Crop improvement | ||
| 1 | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germ plasm of cultivated species of Gossypium | Punit Mohan (PL), S.Manickam (PA) S.J.Gawande (PA), VS.Nagrare (PA), R.A.Meena(PA), A B Dongre(PA), Anjali Kak(PA) 2006-2013 |
| 2 | Development of core assembly of Gossypium barbadense, G.arboreum and G.herbaceum germplasm | Punit Mohan(PL), KPM Dhamayanthi (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 3 | Development of mapping population for different economically important traits | Head,DCI (PL), V N Waghmare (PA) S.M.Palve (PA), S.B.Singh (PA), Vinita Gotmare (PA), T.R.Loknathan (PA) P.R.Vijayakumari (PA), S.Manickam (PA) Punit Mohan (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 4 | Improvement of tetraploid and diploid cottons for fibre properties through population improvement approaches | V.NWaghmare (PL), Vinita Gotmare (PA) 2000-2010 |
| 5 | Breeding of upland cotton for improved fibre quality and resistance to biotic stress (bollworms and jassid) | S.M.Palve(PL), M.K. Meshram (PA) S. Venilla (PA), V.Gotmare (PA 2005-2010 |
| 6 | Development of heterotic pool for superior medium staple in tetraploid cotton (G.hirsutum) | 2006-2011 |
| 7 | Development of hirsutum genotypes having high oil content coupled with fibre productivity and quality | S.M.Palve (PL) 2008-2013 |
| 8 | Studies on genetic enhancement of upland cotton | T.R.Loknathan (PL) 2002-2010 |
| 9 | Conservation, characterization and utilization of wild species, races of cultivated species, perennials and synthetic polyploids of Gossypium | Vinita Gotmare (PL), G.Balasubramani (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 10 | Identification of genetic markers and characterization of fibre strength and drought tolerance traits in interspecific cross between G.herbaceum and G. anomalum | Vinita Gotmare (PL) 2008-2013 |
| 11 | Genetics and development of diploid and tetraploid cottons through inter-racial hybridization for fibre quality, biotic & abiotic stress tolerance | Vinita Gotmare (PL) S.M.Palve (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 12 | Diversification of male sterile cytotypes genetic studies and utilization of c1iestogamy and protruding stigma in Gossypium spp. | Vinita Gotmare (PL) 2008-2013 |
| 13 | Development of drought tolerant genotype with good fibre quality | S.B.Singh (PA) A. H. Prakash (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 14 | Development of improved male sterility system through induced mutation | S.B.Singh (PA) O.P.Tuteja (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 15 | Development of transgenic diploid cotton for insect Resistance | S.B. Nandeshwar( PI), S.Nagrare(PA), S.M.Palve(PA) 2008-2011 |
| 16 | In-vitrocell manipulation for induction of somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in diploid and tetraploid cotton | S. B. Nandeshwar (PL), A.H. Prakash (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 17 | Development of long staple G.hirsutum with improved fibre strength | S.Manickam (PL) V.N. Waghmare (PA) S.L.Ahuja (PA) 2008-2014 |
| 18 | Development of extra-long staple high spinning hybrids with wider adaptability | KPM Dhamayanthi (PL), S.Manickam (PA) 1986-2011 |
| 19 | Induction of polyploidy and introgression of agronomical traits from diploid wild species to cultivated tetraploids | KPM Dhamayanthi (PL), Vinita Gotmare (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 20 | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and race-specificity of Xam and characterization of antagonists of foliar pathogens of cotton for biocontrol | P. K. Chakrabarty (PL) 1994-2009 |
| 21 | Development of transgenic cotton resistant against major diseases of cotton. | P.K. Chakrabarty (PL), S. B. Nandeshwar (PA), A.H.Prakash (PA) 2009-2012 |
| 22 | Isolation of fibre specific trichome specific promoter from G.hirsutum / A.thaliana | G.Balasubramani (PL), J.Amudha (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 23 | Development of drought resistant transgenic cotton and identification of new gene for high water use efficiency | J. Amudha (PL), A.H. Prakash (PA) G. Balasubramani (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 24 | Molecular mapping of leaf curl virus resistance gene in the cotton genome | J.Amudha (PL), D.Monga (PA) G. Balasubramani (PA) 2002-2009 |
| 25 | Molecular evaluation of cotton germplasm | A. B. Dongre (PL), Punit Mohan (PA) 2000-2011 |
| 26 | Development of efficient agro-techniques for enhancing the productivity and seed quality of Bt cotton varieties | R K. Deshmukh (PL), K. Rathinavel (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 27 | Performance of evaluated new Bt hybrids on large size plots (138.24 sq.Mt.) | R K. Deshmukh (PL), P. R Vijayakumari (PA), V. Santhy (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 28 | Studies on cotton seed with particular reference to germination and dormancy | P.R.Vijayakumari (PL), R A.Meena (PA), RK. Deshmukh (PA), V. Shanthy (PA) 2004-2009 |
| 29 | Assessment of working seed sample size for Bt seed testing based on estimation of Cry 1Ac protein | P. R Vijayakumari (PL),K. R Kranthi (PA) 2008-2010 |
| 30 | Studies on seed quality parameters and genetic purity of TFL seed sold in market | P. R Vijayakumari (PL),K.R. Kranthi (PA), K. Rathinavel (PA), R A. Meena (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 31 | Assessment of seed vigor trait in cotton | V. Santhy (PL), P. RVijayakumari (PA), Jagvir Singh (PA) 2003-2010 |
| 32 | Phenotyping and genotyping of cotton genotypes | V. Santhy (PL), K. Rathinavel,(PA) G.Balasubramani (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 33 | Transgene expression and effect of transgene on quantity and quality in seeds of Bt cotton hybrids | V.Santhy (PL), S.B.Nandeshwar(PA), G. Balasubramani (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 34 | Utilization of electromagnetic field seed treatment for the enhancement of cotton seed quality and productivity under diversified agro-ecological situations (Ad hoc) | K.Rathinavel (PI), P.R Vijayakumari (Co-PI), RA.Meena (Co-PI) 2008-2010 |
| 35 | Studies on salt tolerance (Ad hoc) | S. L.Ahuja (PL), RA.Meena (PA) 2008-2010 |
| 36 | Development of varieties and hybrids resistant to CLCuV | a.p.Tuteja (PL), D. Monga (PA), Rishi Kumar (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 37 | Technology to enhance the better crop establishment and yield in cotton. | RA. Meena (PL), D.Monga (PA) 2007-2012 |
| 38 | Development of GMS based hybrids and pre-breeding for fibre quality in G.arboreum | S.K.Verma (PL), S. L. Ahuja (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 39 | Development of heterotic pools in G.arboreum and G.hirsutum | S. K. Verma (PL), A.P.Tuteja (PA), S.L.Ahuja (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 40 | Marker Assisted Selection for developing elite breeding lines in cotton | S.K.Verma (PL), S.L.Ahuja (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 41 | Breeding new G.hirsutum varieties with new plant type – Development of medium staple varieties. | K.N.Gururajan (PL), S.Manickam (PA) 1989-2011 |
| 42 | Development high yielding and high spinning extra long cotton staple varieties | K.N.Gururajan (PL), S.Manickam (PA) 1989-2011 |
| Crop production | ||
| 43 | Nutrition requirement of soybean-Bt hybrid cotton in participatory mode | A.R Raju (PL), M.K. Meshram (PA), G. Majumdar (PA)2008-2012 |
| 44 | Agronomic and physiological evaluation of NHH 44 Bt and BN-Bt cotton under rainfed conditions on Vertisols and associated soils | M.V. Venugopalan (PL), M.Chakrabarty (PA), K. K. Bandyopadhyay (PA) 2009-2013 |
| 45 | Studies on long term effect of fertilizer and integrated nutrient management on productivity, soil fertility and quality of rainfed hybrid cotton | Jagvir Singh (PL), M.V.Venugopalan(PA), K. Velmourougane (PA) 2004-2025 |
| 46 | Studies on impact of transgenic cotton on soil microbial and biological properties under cotton based cropping systems | K.Velmourougane (PL), Jagvir Singh (PA), P.Nalayini (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 47 | Developing efficient carrier based microbial delivery system for cotton nutrition and soil health | K. Velmourougane (PL), Jagvir Singh (PA), A.R Raju (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 48 | Effect of different nitrogen levels on oil and protein content in Bt and non-Bt cotton hybrids and effect of Bt gene on cotton seed oil content. | M.Chakrabarty (PL), M.V.Venugopalan (PA) 2007-2010 |
| 49 | Assessment of gossypol content in cotton germplasm. | M. Chakrabarty (PL) 2004-2012 |
| 50 | Economic analysis of cotton based farming system in Vidarbha. | P.R.Deoghare (PL), S.M.Wasnik (PA) 2007-2010 |
| 51 | Capital requirement for modernization of cotton production on marginal and small farm in Vidarbha | P. R Deoghare (PL), A.R.Reddy (PA) S.M.Wasnik (PA) 2008-2010 |
| 52 | Economic Impact of Bt Cotton cultivation in India | A.R.Reddy (PL), IsabellaAgarwal (PA), Rishikumar (PA) 2008-2010 |
| 53 | Assessment of cotton based intercropping system and its popularization through farmers to farmers participatory learning approach. | S.M. Wasnik (PL), S.Usha Rani (PA), A.R.Raju (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 54 | Performance of Osmanabadi goats under feeding of Bt and Non Bt cotton leaves | S. N. Rokde (PL) 2007-2009 |
| 55 | Bio-mulching and biodegradable mulching for Bt cotton based cropping system. | P.Nalayini (PL), K.Sankaranarayanan (PA), K.Velmourougane (PA) 2008-2010 |
| 56 | Assessment of productivity potential of genotype vis-a-vis Bt hybrids through agronomic manipulation. | C.S. Praharaj (PL), K.Sankaranarayanan (PA), N.Gopalakrishnan (PA) 2007 -2009 |
| 57 | Water management in hirsutum & barbadense cotton | K.Sankaranarayanan (PL), P.Nalayini (PA), C.S.Praharaj (PA), K.K.Bandyopadhya) 2004-2010 |
| 58 | Herbigating herbicide/ herbicide mixture/ herbicide rotation for efficient and environmentally safe weed control and its effects on succeeding pulses | P. Nalayini (PL), K.Sankaranarayanan (PA), K.velmourougane (PA)2008-2010 |
| 59 | Simulation of effect of irrigation and nitrogen on soil water and nitrogen dynamics, productivity and input use efficiency of Bt cotton in a vertic Ustropept | K. K.Bandyopadhya (PL), A.H.Prakash (PA), B.Dharajothi (PA) 2006-2009 |
| 60 | Studies on soil aggregation and aggregate associated carbon in cotton based cropping system | K.K.Bandyopadhya(PL), K. Velmourougane (PA) 2008-2010 |
| 61 | Simulation of effect of N management strategies on nitrogen dynamics in soil plant system and nitrogen use efficiency of ELS Bt cotton in a climate change scenario (Ad-hoc) | K.K.Bandyopadhya (PL), A.H.Prakash (PA), B.Dharajothi (PA), C.S.Praharaj (PA) 2009-2012 |
| 62 | Identification and utilization of adaptive responses to abiotic stresses in cotton | S. E.S.A. Khader (PL) N.Gopalakrishnan (PA), K.N.Gururajan (PA) 1995-2009 |
| 63 | Studies on the mechanism of cuticular absorption of nutrients and hormones in Bt cotton | S.E.SA Khader (PL) 2008-2012 |
| 64 | Economic analysis of contract farming in cotton in TN | Isabella Agarwal (PL) 2005-2009 |
| 65 | Adoption, impact and return to research investment in improved cotton cultivars in Tamil Nadu | Isabella Agarwal (PL) 2005-2009 |
| 66 | Post evaluation of farmers field schools on cotton | S.Usha Rani (PL), K.Sankaranarayanan (PA) 2007-2010 |
| 67 | Documentation and validation of farmers indigenous knowledge on farming system approach in cotton | S.Usha Rani (PL), P.Nalayini (PA) 2007-2010 |
| 68 | Comparative analysis of conventional, biotech and organic cotton production systems in India | S.UshaRani (PL), S. M. Wasnik (PA), K.Sankaranarayanan (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 69 | An empirical analysis on cultivation behaviour of Bt cotton growers with regard to insect resistance management technologies | S.Usha Rani (PL), S.M. Wasnik (PA), 2008-2011 |
| Crop protection | ||
| 70 | Basic studies on bollworm resistance to Bt cotton and development of management strategies | K.R. Kranthi (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 71 | Exploitation of induced resistance for cotton pest management | S. Kranthi (PL) 2008-2010 |
| 72 | Isolation and characterization of native Bt strains using conventional and molecular methods, for cotton pest management | S. Kranthi (PL), K.R. Kranthi (PA) |
| 73 | Population and community ecology of cotton entomofauna | V.S.Nagrare (PL) 2006-2011 |
| 74 | Evaluation and exploitation of compensation as a mechanism for comprehensive insect pest tolerance | V.S.Nagrare (PL), Vinita Gotmare (PA) 2006-2011 |
| 75 | Studies on bionomics and management of mealy bug | V.S.Nagrare (PL), K.R.Kranthi (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 76 | Ecological – based approaches for sustainable sucking pests management | V.S.Nagrare (PL) 2008-2010 |
| 77 | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton | P.M.Mukewar (PL) 1989-2009 |
| 78 | Screening and Identification of effective bio-control agents for the management of foliar cotton diseases | M.K.Meshram (PL), S. J. Gawande (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 79 | Identification of bacterial blight and grey mildew disease resistant genotypes in upland cotton. | M.K.Meshram (PL) 2008-2011 |
| 80 | Identification of sources of resistance against Rhizoctonia root rot in tetraploid and fusarium wilt in diploid cotton andtheir utilizationin breeding program | R.C. Ukey (PL), V.N. Waghmare (PA) 2006-2011 |
| 81 | Studies on cotton viral diseases (Ad-hoc) | A.K.Mukherjee (PL), M.K.Meshram (PA) V.Jayakumar (PA) 2009-2010 |
| 82 | Studies on inoculums source and economic thresholds of cotton leaf curl and virus disease | D. Monga (PL), Rishi Kumar(PA) 2008-2011 |
| 83 | Bio-ecology and sampling of mealybug in Bt-cotton. | Rishi Kumar (PL), D.Monga (PA). 2008-2011 |
| 84 | Impact of systemic insecticide on sucking pests and non target arthropod communities in Bt and Non Bt cotton | Rishi Kumar (PL) 2008-2011 |
| 85 | Studies on the role and effect of insecticides in cotton ecosystem | T. Surulivelu (PL), K. Natarajan (PA) 1989-2011 |
| 86 | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in cotton eco-system | K. Natarajan (PA), B. Dharajothi (PA) 2008-2010 |
| 87 | Developing resistant genotypes to jassid | K.Natarajan(PL), KPM Damayanthi (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 88 | Standardization of bioassays techniques for resistance monitoring in Pectinophora gossypiella Saunders to transgenic cotton and development of management strategies | B.Dharajothi (PL) 2007-2012 |
| 89 | Pesticides, sucking pests and predator interaction on Bt cotton | B.Dharajothi (PL) 2007-2012 |
| 90 | Studies on epizootiology, pathogenisity and pathogenic mechanism of Entomopathogenic fungal pathogens against cotton mealybug | M.Amutha (PL) 2008-2011 |
| 91 | Establishment of Beauveria bassiana as an symbiotic insecticide against major insect pests and diseases of cotton | M.Amutha (PL), M.Gunasekaran (PA) 2009-2012 |
| 92 | Studies on biochemical, molecular and genetic basis of host plant resistance to cotton nematodes | N.G.Narkhedkar (PL) 2006-2010 |
| 93 | Potential of rhizobacteria in management of cotton nematodes | N.G.Narkhedkar (PL) 2006-2010 |
| 94 | solation identification and characterization of insecticidal toxins from heat tolerant isolate of EPN bacterial system | N.G.Narkhedkar (PL) 2008-2011 |
| 95 | RNAi mediated crop protection against root- knot nematode | N.G.Narkhedkar (PL), P.K.Charkrabarty (PA) 2009-2012 |
| 96 | Identification of hot spots for plant parasitic nematodes in cotton growing zones of India | Gulsar Banu (PL), N G Narkhedkar (PA) 2006-2011 |
| 97 | Isolation of novel insecticidal proteins from bacterial symbionts of native entomo-pathogenic nematodes | Gulsar Banu (PL), N G Narkhedkar (PA), B.Dharajothi (PA) 2006-2011 |
| EXTERNALLY FUNDED PROJECTS | ||
| DSTI DBT | ||
| 98 | DST:Molecular mapping of fibre quality traits QTLs and marker assisted selection (MAS) in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) | V.N. Waghmare (PI) 2007-2010 |
| 99 | DBT: Molecular mapping of fibre quality and lint yield traits: construction of a framework linkage map in desi cotton (Gossypium sp.) | V.N. Waghmare (PI), A.B.Dongre (PA) Vinita Gotmare (PA), Er Manoj Kumar (PA) 2006-2009 |
| 100 | DBT:Engineering virus resistant cotton through dsRNAi-mediated targeting of cotton leaf curl virus | P.K.Chakrabarty (PI), S.B.Nandeshwar (PA), D.Monga (PA), B.M.Khadi(PA) 2007-2010 |
| 101 | DBT: Identification of Molecular markers and tagging genes for Bacterial blight resistance | P.K.Chakrabarty (PI), Punit Mohan (PA), V.N.Waghmare(PA), B.M.Khadi (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 102 | DBT:”Gene stackingin Bt Cotton” | G.Balasubramani (PI ) S. B. Nandeshwar (CCPI), S.B.Singh (CCPI) 2008-2010 |
| 103 | DBT:Development of cotton transgenic with improved fibre strength using cellulose synthase gene from Arabidopsis | G.Balasubramani(PI), J.Amudha (CCPI) 2007-2009 |
| 104 | DBT:Indo-Australian Project: Enhancing sustainability of transgenic crops through gene stacking | K.R.Kranthi (PI) 2008-2012 |
| NAIP | ||
| 105 | Georeferenced soil information system (GeoSIS) for land use planning and monitoring soil and land quality for agriculture | M.V.Venugopalan(CCPI), K.Velmourougane (CCPI) |
| 106 | A value chain for cotton fibre,seed and stalks: an innovation for Higher Economic Returns to Farmers and Allied Stake holders | N.Gopalakrishnan Consortium partner and CoPI, Sankaranarayanan (CooPI) P.R.Bharambe (Team Leader,Nagpur) D.Monga, (TeamLeader,Sirsa) |
| 107 | Research into developmentof decision support systems for management of insect pests of major rice and cotton based cropping systems | V.S.Nagrare(CCPI), G.Majumdar (CoPI) RishiKumar (CoPI), B. Dharajothi (CoPI) M.Sabesh (CoPI), M. Amutha (CoPI) |
| OTHER PROJECTS | ||
| 108 | Transgenics in Crops (NPTC): Development of bollworm resistance transgenic cotton (ICAR-Network Project) | G.Balasubramani (PI), S.B.Singh (CCPI), J.Amudha (CCPI), S.B.Nandeshwar (CCPI), A.B.Dongre (CCPI), K.R.Kranthi (CCPI), P.K.Chakrabarty (CCPI) |
| 109 | Impact, adaptation and vulnerability of Indian agriculture to climate change. Sub project- changes in soil carbon reserves as influenced by different ecosystems and land uses in India. (ICAR Network project) | 1.Bhattacharyya, NBSS & LUP (PI:) M.V.Venugopalan,(CCPI), P Chandran,NBSS& LUP (CCPI) |
| 110 | Testing & Documentation of Extant Varieties, hybrids and their Parents for Distinctness, Uniformity & Stability (PVP & FR ACT, 2001).(DUS) | N.Gopalakrishnan (PI), K.Rathinavel (CCPI), V.Santhy (CCPI) P.R.Vijayakumari (CCPI) R.K.Deshmukh (CCPI) 2003-2012 |
| 111 | Novel approaches for production of hybrid seeds with characteristics of improved insect resistance and higher Yield. Funded by the CSIR, under the New Millennium Initiative project | K.R.Kranthi (PI) 2008-2012 |
| 112 | Development of technology for Detecting Presence of GMOs in an Unknown Sample and its Utilization in dealing with Bulk Samples. (Ministry of Agriculture, Government of India GMO Project) | K.R.Kranthi (PI) 2006-2009 |
| 113 | Monitoring changes in baseline susceptibilities to cry1Ac in geographic populations of H.armigera | S.Kranthi (PI), K.R.Kranthi (CCPI) |
| 114 | Monitoring changes in baseline susceptibilities to cry2Ab &cry1Ac+cry2Ab in geographic populations of H.armigera | S.Kranthi (PI),K.R.Kranthi(CCPI) |
| 115 | Monitoring changes in baseline susceptibilities to JK toxin (Event1) in geographic populations of H.armigera | S.Kranthi(PI), K. R.Kranthi (CCPI) |
| 116 | Studies on H.armigera response to Rynaxypyr (DuPont Project)(Funded by Dupont) | K.R.Kranthi (PI) 2006-2009 |
| 117 | Implementation of PVP legislation 2001(Ad hoc) | K.Rathinavel (PI) S.Manickam(Co-PI) 2008-2009 |
| 118 | Seed production in agricultural crops and fisheries | K.Rathinavel (PI) 2006-2014 |
| 119 | National Seed Project (crops). | K.Rathinavel (PI) 1999-2012 |
| 120 | Awareness-cum-Surveillance Programme for Management of Major Pests in Soybean-Cotton Based Cropping System in Maharashtra (2009-10) (Funded by Government of Maharashtra) | V.S.Nagrare (PI) 2009-2010 |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| CROP IMPROVEMENT | ||
| Germplasm | ||
| 1 | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and maintenance of germplasm of cultivated species of Gossypium | Punit Mohan (PL) S. Manickam (PA) S. J Gawande (PA) V. S. Nagrare (PA) R.A. Meena (PA) A.B. Dongre (PA) Anjali Kak (PA) 2006-2013 |
| 2 | Development of core assembly of Gossypium barbadense, G.arboreum and G.herbaceum germplasm | Punit Mohan (PL) KPM Dhamayanthi (PA) 2008-2012 |
| Breeding | ||
| 3 | Development of mapping population for different economically important traits | Head, DCI (PL) V.N Waghmare (PA) S. M. Palve (PA) S. B.Singh (PA) Vinita Gotmare (PA) T.R.Loknathan (PA) P. R.Vijayakumari (PA) S. Manickam (PA) Punit Mohan (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 4 | Improvement of tetraploid and diploid cottons for fibre properties through population improvement approaches | V.N.Waghmare (PL) Vinita Gotmare (PA) 2000-2010 |
| 5 | Molecular mapping of fibre quality and lint yield traits: construction of a framework linkage map in desi cotton (Gossypiumsp.) | V.N.Waghmare (PI) A.B.Dongre (PA) Vinita Gotmare (PA) Er. Manoj Kumar (PA) 2006-2009 |
| 6 | Breeding of upland cotton for improved fibre quality and resistance to biotic stress (bollworms and jassid) | S. M.Palve (PL) M. K. Meshram (PA) S.Vennila (PA) V.Gotmare (PA) 2005-2010 |
| 7 | Development of heterotic pool for superior medium staple in tetraploid cotton (G.hirsutum) | S. M. Palve (PL) 2006-2011 |
| 8 | Development of drought tolerant genotype with good fibre quality | S. B Singh (PL) A.H.Prakash (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 9 | Development of improved male sterility system through induced mutation | S. B. Singh (PL) O. P. Tuteja 2008-2011 |
| 10 | Studies on genetic enhancement of upland cotton | T.R.Loknathan (PL) 2002-2010 |
| Genetics & Cytogenetics | ||
| 11 | Conservation, characterization and utilization of wild species, races of cultivated species perennials and synthetic polyploids of Gossypium | Vinita Gotmare (PL) G. Balasubramani (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 12 | Identification of genetic markers and characterization of fibre strength and drought tolerance traits in interspecific cross between G.herbaceum and G.anomalum | Vinita Gotmare (PL) 2008-2013 |
| 13 | Genetics and development of diploid and tetraploid cottons through inter-racial hybridization for fibre quality, biotic & abiotic stress tolerance. | Vinita Gotmare (PL) S. M. Palve (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 14 | Diversification of Male sterile cytotypes genetic studies and utilization of Cliestogamy and protruding stigma in Gossypium spp. | Vinita Gotmare (PL) 2008-2013 |
| 15 | Development of transgenic diploid cotton for insect resistance | S. B. Nandeshwar (PL) V.S.Nagrare (PA) S. M. Palve (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 16 | In-vitro cell manipulation for induction of somatic embryogenesis and plant regeneration in diploid and tetraploid cotton | S. B.Nandeshwar (PL) A. H. Prakash (PA) 2008-2011 |
| Biotechnology | ||
| 17 | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and race- specificity of Xam and characterization of antago-nists of foliar pathogens of cotton for biocontrol | P.K.Chakrabarty (PL) 1994-2010 |
| 18 | Development of transgenic cotton resistant against major diseases of cotton. | P. K.Chakrabarty (PL) S.B. Nandeshwar (PA) A.H.Prakash (PA) 2009-2012 |
| 19 | Isolation of fibre specific trichome specific promoter from G.hirsutum/A.thaliana | G.Balasubramani (PL) J. Amudha (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 20 | Development of drought resistant transgenic cotton and identification of new gene for high water use efficiency | J. Amudha (PL) A.H.Prakash (PA) G.Balasubramani (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 21 | Molecular mapping of Leaf curl virus resistance gene in the cotton genome | J.Amudha (PL) D. Monga (PA) G. Balasubramani (PA) 2002-2009 |
| 22 | Molecular evaluation of cotton germplasm | A.B.Dongre (PL) Punit Mohan (PA) 2000-2011 |
| Seed Technology | ||
| 23 | Development of efficient agro-techniques for enhancing the productivity and seed quality of Bt cotton varieties | R.K.Deshmukh (PL) K.Rathinavel (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 24 | Performance of new Bt hybridson large size plots (138.24 sq.mt.). | R.K.Deshmukh (PL) P. R.Vijayakumar (PA) V.Santhy (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 25 | Studies on cotton seed with particular rreference to germination and dormancy | P. R.Vijayakumari (PL) R.A.Meena (PA) R.K.Deshmukh (PA) V.Shanthy (PA) 2004-2009 |
| 26 | Assessment of working seed sample size for Bt seed testing based on estimation of cry lAc protein | P.R.Vijayakumari (PL) K.R.Kranthi (PA) 2008-2010 |
| 27 | Studies on seed quality parameters and genetic purity of TFL seed sold in market | P.R.Vijayakumari (PL) K.R.Kranthi (PA) K.Rathinavel (PA) R.A.Meena (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 28 | Assessment of Seed Vigor trait in cotton | V.Santhy (PL) P. R.Vijayakurnari (PA) Jagvir Singh (PA) 2003-2010 |
| 29 | Phenotyping and genotyping of cotton genotypes | V.Santhy (PL) K.Rathinavel,(PA) G. Balasubramani (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 30 | Transgene expression and effect of transgene on quantity and quality in seeds of Bt cotton hybrids | V.Santhy (PL) S. B.Nandeshwar (PA) G.Balasubramani (PA) 2008-2011 |
| CROP PRODUCTION | ||
| Agronomy | ||
| 31 | Nutrition requirement of soybean-Bt hybrid cotton in participatory mode | A.R.Raju (PL) M.K.Meshram (PA) G. Majumdar (PA) 2008-2012 |
| Soil science | ||
| 32 | Studies on long term effect of fertilizer and integrated nutrient management on productivity, soil fertility and quality on rainfed hybrid cotton. | Jagvir Singh (PL) M.V.Venugopalan (PA) K.Velmourougane (PA) 2004-2025 |
| Agricultural Microbiology | ||
| 33 | Studies on impact of transgenic cotton on soil microbial and biological properties under cotton based cropping systems | K.Velmourougane (PL) Jagvir Singh (PA) P.Nalayini (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 34 | Developing efficient carrier based microbial delivery system for cotton nutrition and soil health | K.Velmourougane (PL) Jagvir Singh (PA) A.R.Raju (PA) 2008-2011 |
| Biochemistry | ||
| 35 | Effect of different nitrogen levels on oil and protein content in Bt and non-Bt cotton hybrids and effect of Bt gene on cotton seed oil content. | M.Chakrabarty (PL) M.V.Venugopalan (PA) 2007-2010 |
| 36 | Assessment of gossypol content in cotton germplasm | M.Chakrabarthy (PL) 2004-2012 |
| Agricultural Economics | ||
| 37 | Economic analysis of cotton based farming system in Vidarbha. | P.R Deoghare (PL) S. M.Wasnik (PA) 2007-2010 |
| 38 | Capital requirement for modernization of cotton production on marginal and small farm in vidharbha | P.R Deoghare (PL) A.RReddy (PA) S.M.Wasnik (PA) 2008-2010 |
| 39 | Economic impact of Bt cotton cultivation in India | A.R. Reddy (PL) Isabella Agarwal (PA) Rishikumar (PA) 2008-2010 |
| 40 | Economic analysis of cotton based cropping Systems | A.RReddy (PL) Isabella Agarwal (PA) R.A.Meena (PA) 2008-2011 |
| Agricultural Extension | ||
| 41 | Study on accessibility to mass media and information technology of potential users in cotton production | S. M. Wasnik (PL) P.R.Deoghare (PA) 2005-2008 |
| 42 | Assessment of cotton based intercropping system and its popularization through farmers to farmers participatory learning approach. | S. M. Wasnik (PL) S.UshaRani (PA) A.R.Raju (PA) 2008-2012 |
| Animal science | ||
| 43 | Performance of Osmanabadi goats under feeding of Bt and Non Bt cotton leaves | S.N.Rokde (PL) 2007-2009 |
| CROP PROTECTION | ||
| Entomology | ||
| 44 | Exploitation of induced resistance for cotton pest management | S. Kranthi (PL) 2008-2010 |
| 45 | Isolation and characterization of native Bt | S.Kranthi (PL) 2008-2010 |
| 46 | strains using conventional and molecular methods, for cotton pest management | K.R.Kranthi (PL) 2008-2010 |
| 47 | Monitoring changes in baseline susceptibilities to crylAc in geographic populations of H.armigera. | S.Kranthi (PI) K.R.Kranthi (PA) 2008-2010 |
| 48 | Monitoring changes in baseline susceptibilities to cry2Ab and cry1Ac+cry2Ab in geographic populations of H.armigera. | S.Kranthi (PI) K.R.Kranthi CCPI) 2002-2012 |
| 49 | Monitoring changes in baseline susceptibilities to JK toxin (Event 1) in geographic populations of H. armigera. | S.Kranthi (PI) K.R.Kranthi (CCPI) 2002-2012 |
| 50 | Population and community ecology of cotton entomofauna. | S. Vennila 2006-2011 |
| 51 | Evaluation and exploitation of compensation as a mechanism for comprehensive insect pest tolerance | S. Vennila (PL) Vinita Gotmare (PA) 2006-2011 |
| 52 | Studies on bionomics and management of mealy bug. | V.S.Nagrare (PL) KR.Kranthi (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 53 | Ecological – based approaches for sustainable sucking pests management | V.S.Nagrare (PL) 2008-2010 |
| Plant Pathology | ||
| 54 | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed micro flora of cotton. | P. M. Mukewar (PL) 1989-2009 |
| 55 | Screening and identification of effective bio-control agents for the management of foliar cotton diseases. | M.K Meshram (PL) S. J. Gawande (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 56 | Identification of bacterial blight and grey mildew disease resistant genotypes in upland cotton. | M.K Meshram (PL) 2008-2011 |
| 57 | Identification of sources of resistance against Rhizoctonia root rot in tetraploid and Fusarium wilt in diploid cotton and their utilization in breeding program. | R. C.Ukey (PL) V.N. Waghmare (PA) 2006-2011 |
| Nematology | ||
| 58 | Studies on Biochemical, molecular and genetic basis of host plant resistance to cotton nematodes. | N.G. Narkhedkar (PL) 2006-2010 |
| 59 | Potential of rhizobacteria in management of cotton nematodes | N. G.Narkhedkar (PL) 2006-2010 |
| 60 | Isolation, identification and characterization of insecticidal toxins from heat tolerant isolate of EPN bacterial system | N.G.Narkhedkar (PL) 2008-2011 |
| Coimbatore | ||
| Plant Breeding and Genetics | ||
| 61 | Development of conventional intra-hirsutum hybrids with superior fibre qualities | Mr. D.KAgarwal (PL) 2008-2013 |
| 62 | Development of hirsutum genotypes having high oil content coupled with fibre productivity and quality | Mr.D.KAgarwal (PL) Dr.S. M.Palve (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 63 | Identification and development of genotypes suitable for ultra narrow spacing and having yield superiority over Bt hybrids | Mr. D.KAgarwal (PL) Dr. C.S.Prahraj (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 64 | Breeding new G.hirsutum varieties with new plant types development of medium staple varieties. | Mr.KN.Gururajan (PL) Dr.S.Manickam (PA) 1969-2011 |
| 65 | Development high yielding and high spinning extra long cotton staple varieties. | Mr. KN.Gururajan (PL) Dr. S.Manickam (PA) 1979-2011 |
| 66 | Development of long staple G.hirsutum with improved fibre strength. | S. Manickam (PL) V.N.Waghmare (PA) S.L.Ahuja (PA) 2008-2014 |
| Cytogenetics | ||
| 67 | Induction of polyploidy and introgression of agronomical traits from diploid wild species to cultivated tetraploids | Dr. K.P.M.Damayanti (PL) Dr.Vinita Gotmare (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 68 | Development and promotion of Bt Transgenic Cotton for Bollworm Resistance | Dr. S.Manickam (PL) Shri D. K.Agarwal (PA) 2007-2012 |
| 69 | Development of long staple G.hirsutum with improved fibre strength. | Dr.S.Manickam (PL)Dr.VN.Waghmare (PA) Dr. S.L.Ahuja(PA) 2008-2014 |
| 70 | Development of extra-long staple high spinning hybrids with wider adaptability | Dr. KPM Dhamayanthi (PL) Dr. S.Manickam (PA)1986-2011 |
| 71 | Development of extra-long staple G.barbadense varieties with improved fibre properties for the requirement of textile industry | Dr.KPM Dhamayanthi (PL) Shri K.N.Gururajan (PA) 2007-2011 |
| 72 | Exploitation of nano techniques for seed quality management | Dr.K.Rathinavel (PL) 2008-2012 |
| 73 | National Seed Project | Dr.K.Rathinavel (CCPI)1998-Con. |
| 74 | Seed production in agricultural crops & fisheries | Dr.K.Rathinavel (PL) 2006-2014 |
| Crop Production | ||
| 75 | Bio-mulching and bio-degradable mulching for Bt cotton based cropping system | Dr.P.Nalayini (PL) Dr.K.Sankaranarayanan (PA) Shri K.Velmourougane (PA) 2008-2010 |
| 76 | Herbigating herbicide/herbicide mixture/herbicide rotation for efficient and environmentally safe weed control and its effects on succeeding pulses | Dr.P.Nalayini(PL) Dr.K.Sankaranarayanan (PA) Shri K.Velmourougane(PA )2008-2010 |
| 77 | Simulation of effect of irrigation and nitrogen on soil, water and nitrogen dynamics, productivity and input use efficiency of Bt cotton in a vertic Ustropept | Dr.K.K.Bandyopadhya (PL) Dr.A.H.Prakash (PA) DrK.Sankaranarayanan (PA) Dr.B.Dharajothi (PA) 2006-2009 |
| 78 | Studies on soil aggregation and aggregate associated carbon in cotton based cropping system | Dr.K.K.Bandyopadhya (PL) Shri K.Velmourougane (PA) 2008-2010 |
| 79 | Evaluation of cotton base cropping system for higher economic returns | Dr.K.Sankaranarayanan (PL) Dr.P.Nalayini (PA) Dr.C.S.Praharaj (PA) Dr.K.K.Bandyopadhya(PA) 2005-2011 |
| 80 | Water management in hirsutum and barbadense cotton | Dr.K.Sankaranarayanan (PL) Dr.P.Nalayini (PA) Dr.C.S.Praharaj (PA) Dr.K.K.Bandyopadhya (PA) 2004-2010 |
| 81 | Economic analysis of contract farming in cotton in Tamilnadu | Dr.Isabella Agarwal(PL) 2005-2009 |
| 82 | Adoption,impact and return to research investment in improved cotton cultivars in Tamilnadu | Dr.Isabella Agarwal(PL) 2005-2009 |
| 83 | Documentation and validation of fanners indigenous knowledge on fanning system approachin cotton | Dr.S.Usha Rani (PL) Dr.P.Nalayini (PA) 2007-2010 |
| 84 | Post evaluation of fanners field schools on cotton | Dr.S.Usha Rani (PL) Dr.K.Sankaranarayanan (PA) 2007-2010 |
| 85 | Comparative analysis of conventional, biotech and organic cotton production systems in India | Dr.S.Usha Rani (PL) Dr.S.M.Wasnik (PA) Dr.K.Sankaranarayanan(PA) 2008-2011 |
| 86 | An empirical analysis on cultivation behavior of Bt cotton growers with regard to insect resistance management technologies | Dr.S.Usha Rani(PL) Dr.S.M.Wasnik (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 87 | Physiological and molecular elucidation of fibre development process in cotton for enhanced fibre yield | Dr.A.H.Prakash (PL) Dr.N.Gopalakrishnan (PA) 2004-2009 |
| 88 | Physiological manipulation of Bt plant morpho frame for enhanced productivity under varied agroclimatic conditions | Dr.A.H.Prakash (PL) Dr.R.K.Deshmukh (PA) 2007-2012 |
| 89 | Identification and utilization of adaptive responses to abiotic stresses in cotton | Dr.S.E.S.A.Khader (PL) Dr.N.Gopalakrishnan (PA) Shri K.N.Gururajan (PA) 1995-2009 |
| 90 | Studies on th emechanism of cuticular absorption of nutrients and honnones in Bt cotton | Dr.S.E.S.A.Khade r(PL) 2008-2012 |
| 91 | Developmental biochemistry of cotton host- pest/disease interaction | Dr.N.Gopalakrishnan (PL) Dr. B.Dharajothi (PA) Dr.SandhyaKranthi (PA)Dr.M.K.Meshram (PA) Dr.Rishikurnar (PA) 1997-2010 |
| CROP PROTECTION | ||
| Entomology | ||
| 92 | Cropping systems based studied on Mirids | Dr.M.Amutha (PL) 2008-2011 |
| 93 | Studies on the role and effect of insecticides in cotton ecosystem. | Dr.T.Surulivelu (PL) Dr.K.Natarajan (PA)1989-2011 |
| 94 | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in cotton eco-system. | Dr.K.Natarajan (PL) Dr.B.DharaJothi (PA).2008-2010 |
| 95 | Developing resistant genotypes to jassid | Dr.K.Natarajan (PL) Dr. Damayanthi (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 96 | Standardization of bioassays techniques for resistance monitoring in Pectinophora gossypiella Saunders to transgenic cotton and development of management strategies. | Dr. B.DharaJothi (PL) 2007-2012 |
| 97 | Pesticides, sucking pests and predator interaction on Btcotton. | Dr. B.Dhara Jothi (PL) 2008-2010 |
| Nematology | ||
| 98 | Identification of hotspots for plant parasitic nematodes in cotton growing zones of India. | Dr.Gulsar Banu (PL) Dr.N G Narkhedkar (PA) 2006-2011 |
| 99 | Development, validation and utilization and/or commercialization of bio-pesticides and bio-inoculants | Dr.Gulsar Banu (PL) Dr.N G. Narkhedkar (PA)Dr. B. Dharajothi (PA) 2007- |
| 100 | Isolation of novel insecticidal proteins from bacterial symbionts of native entomo-pathogenic nematodes | Dr.Gulsar Banu (PL) Dr. B.Dharajothi (PA) 2006-2011 |
| Sirsa | ||
| Plant Breeding and Genetics | ||
| 101 | Development of varieties and hybrids resistant to CLCuV | Dr. O. P.Tuteja (PL) Dr.D. Monga (PA) Dr.Rishi Kumar (PA) 2006-2011 |
| 102 | Development of GMS based hybrids and pre-breeding for fibre quality in G.arboreum | Dr.S.K.Verma (PL) Dr. S. L.Ahuja (PA) 2008-2013 |
| 103 | Development of heterotic pools in G.arboreum and G.hirsutum | Dr. S. K.Verma (PL)Dr. O.P. Tuteja (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 104 | Marker assisted selection for developing elite breeding lines in cotton | Dr. S.K.Verma (PL) Dr. S. L.Ahuja (PA) 2008-2012 |
| 105 | Genetic enhancement of diploid cotton (G.arboreum) | Dr.S.L.Ahuja (PL) Dr.S.K.Verma (PA) Dr. T.R.Loknathan (PA) Dr. Punit Mohan (PA) Dr. Vinita Gotmare (PA) Dr.P. Jeykumar (PA) Dr.D.Monga (PA) |
| Seed Technology | ||
| 106 | Technology to enhance the better crop establishment and yield in cotton | Dr.R.A.Meena (PL)Dr. D.Monga (PA) 2007-2012 |
| 107 | Pre-sowing seed treatment for invigoration and better crop establishment | Dr. R.A.Meena (PL) 2007-Con. |
| 108 | Maintenance of nucleus and breeder seed | Dr. R.A.Meena (PL) 2007-Con. |
| 109 | Identification of innovative Bt cotton based cropping system | Dr. R.A.Meena (PL) 2007-Con. |
| 110 | Promotion of cotton varietal and hybrid seed production technology at village level to improve farmers livelihood | Dr. R.A.Meena (PL) 2007-2009 |
| 111 | Effect of defoliant on physiological parameters and seed cotton yield | Dr. R.A.Meena (PL) 2007-Con. |
| CROP PROTECTION | ||
| Entomology | ||
| 112 | Biological and sampling of mealybug in Bt cotton | Dr.Rishi kumar (PL) Dr.D. Monga (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 113 | Evaluation of ecological selectivity of systemic insecticides on sucking pests and non-target arthropod communities. | Dr.Rishikumar (PL) 2008-2010 |
| Plant Pathology | ||
| 114 | Studies on inoculums source and economic thresholds of cotton leaf curl and virus disease. | Dr.D. Monga (PL) Dr. RishiKumar (PA) 2008-2011 |
| CROP IMPROVEMENT | ||
| Breeding | ||
| 115 | DBT: Identification of molecular markers linked to QTLs for fibre strength and oil content in cotton (G.hirsutum) | V.V.Singh (PI) 2005-2008 |
| 116 | DBT: Molecular mapping of fibre quality traits QTLs and marker assisted selection (MAS) in up land cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) | V.N.Waghmare (PL) 2007-2010 |
| Biotechnology | ||
| 117 | DBT: Engineering virus resistant cotton through dsRNAi-mediated targeting of cotton leaf curl ViruS | P.K.Chakrabarty (PI) S.B.Nandeshwar (PA), D.Monga (PA), B.M.Khadi (PA) 2007-2010 |
| 118 | DBT: Identification of Molecular markers and tagging genes for Bacterial blight resistance. | P.K.Chakrabarty (PI) PunitMohan (PA) V.N. Waghmare(PA) B.M.Khadi (PA) 2008-2011 |
| 119 | ICAR-Network Project on Transgenics in Crops (NPTC): Development of bollworm resistance transgenic cotton | G.Balasubramani (PI) S.B.Singh (CCPI) J.Amudha (CCPI) S.B.Nandeshwar(CCPI) A.B.Dongre (CCPI) K.R.Kranthi(CCPI) P.K.Chakrabarty (CCPI) 2006-2012 |
| 120 | “Gene stacking in Bt Cotton” | G.Balasubramani (PI) S.B.Nandeshwar (CCPI) S.B.Singh ((CCPI) 2008-2010 |
| 121 | DBT: Development of cotton transgenics with improved fibre strength using cellulose synthase gene from Arabidopsis | G.Balasubramani (PA) J.Amudha (CCPI) 2007-2009 |
| Seed Technology | ||
| 122 | Mega seed project: Seed production in agricultural crops and fisheries | K.Rathinavel (PI) P.RVijayaKurnari (CCPI) 2006-2014 |
| 123 | DUS: Testing & Documentation of Extant Varieties, hybrids and their Parents for Distinctness, Uniformity & Stability (PVP & FRACT,2001) | N.Gopalakrishnan (PI) K.Rathinavel (CCPI) V.Santhy (CCPI) P.R. Vijayakumari (CCPI) R.K.Deshmukh (CCPI) 2003-2012 |
| CROP PRODUCTION | ||
| Agronomy | ||
| 124 | NAIP: Georeferenced Soil Information System (GeoSIS) for Land Use Planning and Monitoring Soil and Land Quality for Agriculture | M.V.Venugopalan (CCPI) K.Velmourougane (CCPI) 2009-2013 |
| 125 | ICAR Network project: Impact, adaptation and vulnerability of Indian agriculture to climate change. Sub project- changes in soil carbon reserves as influenced by different ecosystems and land uses in India. | M.V.Venugopalan,(CCPI) 2009-2012 |
| Soil science | ||
| 126 | NAIP: A Value Chain for Cotton Fibre, Seed and Stalks: An Innovation for Higher Economic Returns to Farmers and Allied Stake holders | P.R Bharambe (CCPI) lV.Singh (CCPI) 2008-2012 |
| CROP PROTECTION | ||
| Entomology | ||
| 127 | NMITLI Project: “Novel approaches for production of hybrid seeds with characteristics of improved insect resistance and higher yield” Funded by the CSIR, under the New Millennium Initiative project. | K.R Kranthi (PI )2008-2012 |
| 128 | DBT: Indo-Australian Project: Enhancing sustainability of transgenic crops through gene stacking” Funded by the DBT under ‘Indo-Australian – International Science Linkages’ programme. | K.R Kranthi (PI) 2008-2012 |
| 129 | Ministry of Agriculture,Government of India GMO Project:”Development of Technology for Detecting Presence of GMOs in an Unknown Sample and its Utilization in dealing with Bulk Samples” | K.R. Kranthi (PI) 2006-2009 |
| 130 | DuPont Project: Studies on H.armigera response to Rynaxypyr | K.R Kranthi (PI) 2006-2009 |
| 131 | NAIP: Research into Development of Decision Support Systems for Management of Insect Pests of Major Rice and Cotton based Cropping Systems (Comp4/DSS 2046) | S.Vennila (CCPI) G. Majurndar (CoPI) Rishi Kumar (CoPI) B. Dharajothi (CoPI) M.Sabesh (CoPI) M. Amutha (CoPI) 2008-2012 |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NAGPUR | ||
| Crop Improvement | ||
| 1 | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of cultivated species of Gossypium | PL: Punit Mohan |
| 2 | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated cotton | PL: Vinita Gotmare, Asso.:S.Venilla, M.K. Meshram |
| 3 | Development of long linted and high fibre strength genotypes of G.arboreum | PL: T.R. Loknathan Asso.:P. Singh |
| 4 | Breeding and evaluation of upland cotton for improved fibre yield, quality and biotic stress (bollworm and jassids) | PL : S.M. Palve, Asso.:Vinita Gotmare S.Vennila, M.K. Meshram |
| 5 | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in cotton (G. hirsutum) | PL : Suman Bala Singh Asso.: N.K. Perumal |
| 6 | Development of heterotic pools for superior medium staple in tetraploid cotton (G. hirsutum) | PL : S.M. Palve |
| 7 | Studies on genetic enhancement of upland cotton | PL : T.R. Loknathan Asso.: D.K. Agarwal P. Singh, Vinita Gotmare S.Vennila, M.K. Meshram |
| 8 | Improvement of tetraploid and diploid cotton for GOT and fibre properties through population improvement approaches | PL : V.N. Waghmare Asso: P. Singh, Vinita Gotmare |
| 9 | Studies on development of practically usable cytoplasmic genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility system in cotton | PL : Suman Bala Singh |
| 10 | Assessment of seed vigor traits in cotton | PL : V. SanthyAsso.: P.R.Vijayakumari R.K. Deshmukh |
| 11 | Studies on cotton seed with particular reference to germination and dormancy | PL : P.R.Vijayakumari Asso.: R.K. Deshmukh V. Santhy, R.A. Meena K. Rathinavel |
| 12 | Identification of suitable areas in India for quality cotton seed production with better seed health | PL : P.R.Vijayakumari Asso.: M.K. Meshram R.K. Deshmukh |
| 13 | Seed yield and seed quality in G. arboreum and G. hirsutum varieties with low input management in different soil depths | PL : R.K. Deshmukh Asso.: P.R.Vijayakumari V. Santhy, N.K. Perumal |
| 14 | Molecular mapping of leaf curl virus resistant gene in cotton genome | PL : J. Amudha Asso.: B.M. Khadi, D. Monga G. Balasubramani |
| 15 | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and race-specificity of Xam and characterization of antagonists of foliar pathogens of cotton biocontrol | PL : P.K. Chakrabarty Asso.: M.K. Meshramfor |
| 16 | Development of Bt transgenic diploid cotton against bollworms | PL : S.B. Nandeshwar Asso.: B.M. Khadi L. A. Deshpande G. Balasubramani, J. Amudha |
| Crop Production | ||
| 17 | Integrated approach for yield maximization of hybrid cotton under drip irrigation | PL: Jagvir Singh |
| 18 | Long term effect of fertilizer and INM on productivity, soil fertility and quality of rainfed hybrid cotton | PL: Jagvir Singh Assoc: D. Blaise |
| 19 | Effects of foliar-N application on yield and fibre quality and crystal toxin expression in Bt transgenic | PL: D. Blaise Assoc: KR Kranthi |
| 20 | Tillage and green manure effects on growth and yield of cotton and soil properties | PL: D. Blaise |
| 21 | Improving the efficiency of cotton+arhar strip cropping in vertisols | PL: A.R. Raju |
| 22 | Studies on the efficacy of micro nutrients application and moisture management on yield and fibre properties of rainfed cotton | PL: A.R. Raju |
| 23 | Development of package of practices for organic cotton production | PL: A.R. Raju |
| 24 | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfed conditions | PL: M. R. K. Rao |
| 25 | Physiological and biochemical studies on abiotic stress with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton | PL: N. K. Perumal |
| 26 | Effect of nitrogen levels on cry protein and oil content in Bt cotton | PL: Mukta Chakrabarty |
| 27 | Assessment of gossypol content in cotton germplasm | PL: Mukta Chakrabarty |
| 28 | Physiological and biochemical basis of salinity tolerance | PL: M. R. K. Rao |
| 29 | Physiological and biochemical basis of waterlogging tolerance | PL: M. R. K. Rao |
| 30 | Source sink alternation with reference to flower induction as a tool to improve physiology efficiency and productivity in cotton | PL: M. R. K. Rao |
| 31 | Assessing the genotypic variation in water use efficiency and carbon isotope discrimination of cotton: leaf gas exchange and whole plant studies | PL: M. R. K. Rao |
| 32 | Molecular evaluation of cotton germplasms | PL: A.B. Dongre |
| 33 | Molecular evaluation of diploid cotton using PCAR and DNA markers | PL: A.B. Dongre |
| 34 | Study on accessibility to mass media and information technology of potential users in cotton based production system | PL: S. M. Wasnik Assoc.: P. R. Deoghare |
| 35 | Economic analysis of cotton based farming system | PL: P. R. Deoghare |
| Crop Protection | ||
| 36 | Identification and characterisation of elite germplasm lines against key pests of cotton | PL: S. Kranthi Assoc: V. V. Singh |
| 37 | Biochemical basis of induction of defense related proteins in cotton against the Gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera | PL: S. Kranthi Assoc: S. B. Nandeshwar |
| 38 | Testing of new mulecules: Efficacy of newer insecticide molecules against sucking pests and bollworms of cotton | PL: S. Kranthi |
| 39 | Population and community ecology of cotton entomofauna | PL: S. Vennila |
| 40 | Study of crop pest interactions for improving cotton pest management | PL: S. Vennila |
| 41 | Evaluation and exploitation of compensation as a mechanism for comprehensive insect pest tolerance | PL: S. Vennila Assoc: Vinita Gotmare |
| 42 | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton | PL: P. M. Mukewars |
| 43 | Studies on evolution of races of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum (Xam) and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant sources | PL: M. K. Meshram |
| 44 | Biochemical, molecular and genetic basis of host plant resistance to cotton nematodes | PL: N. G. Narkhedkar |
| 45 | Potential of rhizobacteria in management of cotton nematodes | PL: N. G. Narkhedkar |
| 46 | Identification of sources of resistance against Rhizoctonia root rot in tetraploid and fusarium wilt in diploid cotton and their utilization in breeding program | PL: R. C. Ukey Asso.: V. N. Waghmare |
| Regional Station, Coimbatore | ||
| 47 | Development of high yielding intra hirsutum hybrid | PL: D.K. Agarwal Assoc: S. Manickam |
| 48 | Breeding new G. hirsutum cotton varieties with new plant types – Development of medium staple varieties | PL : K.N.Gururajan Assoc: S. Manickam |
| 49 | Development of high yielding and high spinning Extra-long staple cotton | PL: K. N. Gururajan Assoc: S. Manickam |
| 50 | Development of Extra long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wide adaptability | PL: K. P. M. Dhamayanthi |
| 51 | Development, maintenance and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid cotton seed production and fertility restoration in cotton | PL : S. Manickam |
| 52 | Maintenance and evaluation of cotton germplasm | PL: S. Manickam |
| 53 | Studies on viability, vigour and longevity of cotton seeds | PL: K.Rathinavel Assoc: K. Natarajan P.Chidambaram |
| 54 | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of nutrients in fixed cotton based crop rotation on the productivity, nutrient balance and sustainability of the cropping system | PL: C.S. Praharaj Assoc: K. Sankaranarayanan S.E.S.A. Khader K.K. Bandyopadhyay |
| 55 | Assessment of organic residues along with in situ in corporation of green manures on soil fertility dynamics and cotton productivity. | PL: C.S.Praharaj Assoc: K. Sankaranarayanan S. E. S. A. Khader |
| 56 | Water management in G. hirsutum and G. barbadense cotton | PL : K. Sankaranarayanan Assoc: P. Nalayini C.S. Praharaj K.K. Bandyopadhyay |
| 57 | Evaluation of cotton based cropping system for higher production and economic return | PL : K. Sankaranarayanan Assoc: P. Nalayini C.S. Praharaj K.K. Bandyopadhyay |
| 58 | Polymulching for water, weed and nutrient management in cotton based cropping system | PL : P. Nalayini Assoc: K. Sankaranarayanan |
| 59 | Simulation of effect of irrigation and nitrogen on soil water and nitrogen dynamics, productivity and input use efficiency of Bt cotton in a vertic Ustropept | PL : K.K. Bandyopadhyay Assoc : A.H. Prakash K.Sankaranarayanan B. Dharajothi |
| 60 | Identification and utilization of adaptive responses to abiotic stress in cultivated species of cotton | PL: S.E.S.A. Khader Assoc: N. Gopalakrishnan K.N. Gururajan |
| 61 | Physiological and molecular elucidation of fibre development process in cotton for enhancing fibre yield | PL: A.H. Prakash Assoc: N. Gopalakrishnan |
| 62 | Source-sink alteration with reference to flower induction as a tool to improve physiological efficiency and productivity in cotton | PL: A.H. Prakash Assoc: N. Gopalakrishnan |
| 63 | Studies on biochemical mechanisms of resistance to bollworm of cotton | PL: N. Gopalakrishnan Assoc: T. Surulivelu |
| 64 | Studies on developmental biochemistry of cotton pest/Disease interaction | PL: N. Gopalakrishnan Assoc: T. Surulivelu K. Natarajan P. Chidambaram |
| 65 | Studies on the role and effect of insecticides in cotton ecosystem | PL : T. Surulivelu Assoc: K. Natarajan |
| 66 | Studies on the host plant relationship and development of resistant/tolerant varieties to insect pests of cotton | PL: K. Natarajan Assoc: T. Surulivelu S. Manickam |
| 67 | Studies on population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies | PL : K. Natarajan Assoc: B. Dhara Jothi |
| 68 | Bio ecological studies in Pink Bollworm | PL: B. Dhara Jothi Assoc: K. Natarajan |
| 69 | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases of cotton | PL: P. Chidambaram Assoc: K. N.Gururajan N. Gopalakrishnan |
| 70 | Identification of hotspots for plant parasitic nematodes in cotton growing zones of India | PL: Gulsar Banu |
| 71 | Exploration of novel insecticidal proteins from bacterial symbionts of native entomopathogenic nematodes | PL: Gulsar Banu |
| 72 | Farm level economic benefits of Bt cotton in Tamilnadu | PL: Isabella Agarwal |
| 73 | Adoption, impact and returns to research investment on improved cotton cultivars in Tamilnadu | PL: Isabella Agarwal |
| 74 | Economic analysis of contract farming in cotton in Tamilnadu | PL: Isabella Agarwal |
| 75 | Expert system on cotton pest/insect | PI: M. Sabesh Assoc.: S. Vennila B. Dhara Jothi |
| Regional Station, Sirsa | ||
| 76 | Evaluation of parents in Gossypium hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions | PL: O. P. Tuteja |
| 77 | Development of varieties and hybrids (MS based) of medium staple length in Gossypium arboreum L. | PL: S. K. Verma |
| 78 | Development of male sterility based hybrids of G. hirsutum for north India | PL: O. P. Tuteja Assoc: D. Monga P. Jeyakumar |
| 79 | Development of G. hirsutum cultivars with high fibre strength suitable for high speed spinning | PL: S. L. Ahuja Assoc: O.P.Tuteja, S.K.Verma R. A. Meena, D. Monga, P. Jeyakumar, V. V. Singh K. N. Gururajan |
| 80 | Genetic enhancement in diploid cotton | PL: S. L. Ahuja Assoc: S. K. Verma Punit Mohan Vinita Gotmare TR Loknathan P. Jeyakumar, D. Monga |
| 81 | Development of male sterility based hybrids of G. hirsutum for north India | PL: O. P. Tuteja Asso.: D. Monga P. Jeyakumar |
| 82 | Collection, conservation, evaluation and maintenance of genetic resources | PL: R. A. Meena |
| 83 | Studies on seed technological aspects of hybrids and varietal seed production in north zone | PL: R. A. Meena Assoc: O. P.Tuteja, D. Monga |
| 84 | Effect of light on stability and efficacy of neem in IPM | PL: P. Jeyakumar Assoc: D. Monga |
| 85 | Studies on cotton leaf curl virus disease and development of resistant varieties and hybrids for its management | PL: D. Monga Assoc:O.P.Tuteja, R.A. Meena S.K. Verma, P. Jeyakumar |
| Externally Funded Projects | ||
| DBT Projects | ||
| 1 | Identification of molecular markers linked to QTLs for fibre strength and oil content in cotton (G. hirsutum L.) | V.V. Singh |
| 2 | Molecular mapping of fibre quality and lint yield traits : construction of a frame work linkage map in desi cotton (Gossypium spp.) | V.N. Waghmare, A.B. Dongre Vinita Gotmare |
| 3 | DNA based diagnostic approaches to identify biotype diversity in race 18 of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum and commercialization of a PCR detection kit | P.K. Chakrabarty |
| 4 | Development of disease resistant transgenic cotton against CLCuV | P.K. Chakrabarty S.B. Nandeshwar |
| 5 | Engineering virus resistant cotton through dsRNAi mediated targeting of cotton leaf curl virus | P.K. Chakrabarty B.M. Khadi, D. Monga S.B. Nandeshwar |
| 6 | Development of cotton transgenics with improved fibre strength using cellulose synthase gene from Arabidopsis | B.M. Khadi G. Balasubramani P.K. Chakrabarty |
| 7 | Genetic improvement of strains of entomopathogenic nematodes for tolerance to environment and enhanced efficacy against Helicoverpa armigera, cotton bollworm | PL: N-G-Narkhedkar |
| Mega Seed Project | ||
| 8 | Seed production in Agricultural Crops and Fisheries | L.A. Deshpande P.R.Vijayakumari R.A. Meena, K. Rathinavel |
| DUS Project | ||
| 9 | Characterisation of genotypes for DUS testing under PVP and FR Act | V. Santhy, P.R.Vijayakumari R.K. Deshmukh |
| Network Project | ||
| 10 | Transgenics in Crops (NPTC) | G. Balasubramani K.R. Kranthi S.B. Nandeshwar Suman Bala Singh, J.Amudha |
| Mahyco Funded | ||
| 11 | Monitoring for shifts in baseline susceptibility (development of tolerance/resistance) in the cotton bollworms (Helicoverpa armigera, Pectinophora gossypiella and Earias vitella) against cry1 Ac toxin in various cotton growing regions of the country | PL: S. Kranthi |
| 12 | Monitoring for shifts in baseline susceptibility (development of tolerance/resistance) in the cotton bollworms (Helicoverpa armigera, Pectinophora gossypiella and Earias vitella) against cry2 Ab and bollgard II toxin in various cotton growing regions of the country | PL: S. Kranthi |
| 13 | Monitoring for shifts in baseline susceptibility (development of tolerance/resistance) in the cotton bollworms (Helicoverpa armigera, Pectinophora gossypiella and Earias vitella) against JK-cry1 Ac toxin in various cotton growing regions of the country | PL: S. Kranthi |
| Dupont, India Funded | ||
| 14 | Studies on Helicoverpa armigera response to new proprietary molecules of Dupont | PL: K. R. Kranthi Assoc: S. K.ranthi |
| Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, New Delhi | ||
| 15 | Development of technology for detecting of GMO in an unknown sample and its utilization in dealing with bulk samples | PL: K. R. Kranthi |
| DST | ||
| 16 | DNA fingerprinting of released cotton cultivars hybrids and their parents | PL : S. K. Verma |
| SRTT | ||
| 17 | Promotion of cotton varietals and hybrid seed production technology at village level to improve farmers livelihood | PL : R. A. Meena |
| 18 | Improvement of productivity and quality of cotton at village level | PL : D. Monga |
| IOC | ||
| 19 | Indian oil Experiment | PL : Rishi Kumar |
| Fast Track Project of DST | ||
| 20 | Molecular mapping of fibre quality trait QTL’s and marker assisted selection (MAS) in upland cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) – | PL: V. N. Waghmare |
| NAIP | ||
| 21 | A Value Chain for Cotton Fibre, Seed and Stalks: an innovation for higher economic return to farmers allied stakeholders | Consortium Lead partner: N.Gopalakrishnan CoPI:Sankaranarayanan Team Leader :PR.Bharambe, Dilip Monga |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NAGPUR | ||
| Crop Improvement | ||
| 1 | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of cultivated species of Gossypium | PL: Punit Mohan |
| 2 | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivate d cotton | PL: Vinita Gotmare Asso.:S.Venilla M.K.Meshram V.N.Waghmare |
| 3 | Development of long linted and high fibre strength genotypes of G.arboreum | PL: T.R Loknathan Asso.:P. Singh |
| 4 | Breeding and evaluation of upland cotton for improved fibre yield, quality and biotic stress (bollworm and jassids) | PL:S. M.Palve, Asso.: Vinita Gotmare, S.Venilla M. K.Meshram |
| 5 | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in cotton (G.hirsutum ) | PL : Suman Bala Singh Asso.: N.K.Perumal |
| 6 | Development of heterotic pools for superior medium staple in tetraploid cotton (G.hirsutum) | PL: S. M. Palve |
| 7 | Studies on genetic enhancement of upland cotton | PL :T.R.Loknathan Asso: P.SinghVinita Gotmare S. Venilla M. K.Meshram |
| 8 | Improvement of tetraploid and diploid cotton for GOT and fibre properties through population improvement approaches | PL: V. N.Waghmare Asso.:P.Singh Vinita Gotmare |
| 9 | Studies on development of practically usable cytoplasmic genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility system in cotton | PL:Suman Bala Singh |
| 10 | Assessment of seed vigor traits in cotton | PL: V.Santhy Asso.: P. R Vijayakumari R.K.Deshmukh |
| 11 | Studies on cotton seed with particular reference to germination and dormancy | PL : P.R Vijayakumari, Asso.: P. Singh, D.K.Agarwal, RK.Deshmukh, V.Santhy, R.A. Meena, K.Rathinavel |
| 12 | Identification of suitable areas in India for quality Cotton seed production with better seed health | PL :P.R.Vijayakumari Asso.: M. K.Meshram R.K.Deshmukh, |
| 13 | Seed yield and seed quality in G.arboreum and G.hirsutum varieties with low input management in different soil depths | PL : R.K.Deshmukh, Asso.: P.R.Vijayakumari, V Santhy N. K.Perumal |
| 14 | Molecular mapping of leaf curl virus resistant gene in cotton genome | PL: J.Amudha Asso.: B.M. Khadi D.Monga G. Balasubramani |
| 15 | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and race -specificity of Xam and characterization of antagonists of foliar pathogens of cotton for biocontrol | PL: P. K.Chakrabarty Asso.: M. K.Meshram |
| 16 | Development of Bt transgenic diploid cotton against bollworms | PL: S. B. Nandeshwar Asso.: B. M.Khadi, L.A. Deshpande G.Balasubramani J.Amudha |
| Crop Production | ||
| 17 | Integrated approach for yield maximization of hybrid cotton under drip irrigation | PL: K.S. Bhaskar |
| 18 | Long term effect of fertilizer and INM on productivity, soil fertility and quality of rainfed hybrid cotton | PL: Jagvir Singh Assoc: D. Blaise |
| 19 | Effect of nutrients on yield and fibre quality of rainfed Bt hybrid | PL: Jagvir Singh |
| 20 | Effects of foliar-N application on yield and fibre quality and crystal toxin expression in Bt transgenic | PL: D. Blaise Assoc: K.R. Kranthi |
| 21 | Tillage and green manure effects on growth and yield of cotton and soil properties | PL: D. Blaise |
| 22 | Improving the efficiency of cotton+arhar strip cropping in Vertisols | PL: A.R.Raju |
| 23 | Studies on the efficacy of micro nutrients application and moisture management on yield and fibre properties of rainfed cotton | PL: A.R.Raju |
| 24 | Development of package of practices for organic cotton production | PL: A.R.Raju |
| 25 | Adoption and refinement of cotton picker and cleaning system | PL: G. Majumdar |
| 26 | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfed conditions. | PL: M. R.K. Rao Assoc.: N. K.Perumal K.B. Hebbar |
| 27 | Physiological and biochemical studies on abiotic stress with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton. | PL: N. K.Perumal Assoc.: M. Chakrabarty |
| 28 | Assessment of gossypol content in cotton germplasm | PL: Mukta Chakrabarty |
| 29 | Physiological and biochemical basis of salinity tolerance | Assoc: K.B. Hebbar |
| 30 | Physiological and biochemical basis of waterlogging tolerance | PL: K.B. Hebbar |
| 31 | Source sink alternation with reference to flower induction as a tool to improve physiological efficiency and productivity in cotton. | PL: K.B. Hebbar |
| 32 | Evaluation of cotton production technologies for yield, fibre quality and economic viability | PL: H.Gajbhiye |
| 33 | A study on technology adoption behaviour of cotton growers: Structural perspective. | PL: H. I.Gajbhiye |
| 34 | Study on accessibility to mass media and information technology of potential users in cotton based production system. | PL: S. M. Wasnik Assoc.:P. R.Deoghare |
| Crop Protection | ||
| 35 | Identification and characterisation of elite germplasm lines against key pests of cotton. | PL: S. Kranthi Assoc: V.V. Singh |
| 36 | Biochemical basis of induction of defense related proteins in cotton against the Gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera. | PL: S. Kranthi Assoc: S. B.Nandeshwar |
| 37 | Population and community ecology of cotton entomofauna. | PL: S. Vennila |
| 38 | Study of crop pest interactions for improving cotton pest management | PL: S.Vennila Assoc: K.B.Hebbar M. Sabesh |
| 39 | Evaluation and exploitation of compensation as a mechanism for comprehensive insect pest tolerance. | PL: S.Vennila Assoc: Vinita Gotrnare |
| 40 | Biochemical, molecular and genetic basis of host plant resistance to cotton nematodes. | PL: N. G. Narkhedkar |
| 41 | Potential of rhizobacteria in management of cotton nematodes | PL: N.G. Narkhedkar |
| 42 | Identification of sources of resistance against Rhizoctonia root rot in tetraploid and Fusarium wilt in diploid cotton and their utilization in breeding program. | PL:R.C. Ukey |
| 43 | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed micro flora of cotton. | PL: P. M.Mukewcr |
| 44 | Studies on evolution of races of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv.malvacearum (Xam) and utilization of HVS inidentification of resistant sources . | PL: M. K.Meshram |
| 45 | Evaluation of cotton germplasm against Alternaria and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases. | PL: N. K.Taneja |
| 46 | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and race specificity of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv malvacearu (Xam) and characterization of its antagonists. | PL: P. K.Chakrabarty Assoc: M.K.Meshram |
| REGIONAL STATION, COIMBATORE | ||
| 47 | Development of high yielding intra-hirsutum hybrid | PL:K.N.Gururajan Assoc:S.Manickam |
| 48 | Breeding new G.hirsutum cotton varieties with new plant types – Development of medium staple varieties | PL:K.N. Gururajan J\ssoc: S. Manickam |
| 49 | Development of Extra-long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wide adaptability | PL:K.P.M. Dhamayanthi Assoc:S.Manickam |
| 50 | Development of extra long staple G.barbadensevarieties with improved fibre properties | PL:K.P.M. Dhamayanthi Assoc: K.Rathinavel |
| 51 | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cotton | PL: S. Manickam Assoc: K.N. Gururajan |
| 52 | Development, maintenance and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid cotton seed production and fertility restoration in cotton | PL:S. Manickam |
| 53 | Maintenance and evaluation of cotton germplasm | PL:S. Manickam |
| 54 | Studies on viability, vigour and longevity of cotton seeds | PL: K.Rathinavel Assoc: K.Natarajan P. Chidambaram |
| 55 | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of nutrients in fixed cotton based crop rotation on the productivity, nutrient balance and sustainability of the cropping system | PL: C.S. Praharaj Assoc:K.Sankaranarayanan S.E. S. A Khader |
| 56 | Assessment of organic residues along with in-situ incorporation of green manures on soil fertility dynamics and cotton productivity | PL: C. S. Praharaj Assoc:K.Sankaranarayanan S. E. S.A.Khader |
| 57 | Water management in G.hirsutum and G.barbadense cotton. | PL : K.Sankaranarayanan Assoc: P. Nalayini C.S. Praharaj |
| 58 | Evaluation of cotton based cropping system for higher production and economic return | PL: K.Sankaranarayanan Assoc: P.Nalayini |
| 59 | Polymulching for water, weed and nutrient management in cotton based cropping system | PL: P. Nalayini Assoc:K.Sankaranarayanan |
| 60 | Identification and utilization of adaptive responses to abiotic stress in cultivated species of cotton | PL: S. E.S. A.Khader Assoc: N. Gopalakrishnan K.N.Gururajan |
| 61 | Physiological and molecular elucidation of fibre development process in cotton for enhancing fibre yield. | PL: A.H. Prakash Assoc: N. Gopalakrishnan |
| 62 | Source -sink alteration with reference to flower induction as a tool to improve physiological efficiency and productivity in cotton. | PL: A. H. Prakash Assoc: N. Gopalakrishnan |
| 63 | Studies on biochemical mechanisms of resistance to bollworm of cotton | PL: N. Gopalakrishnan Assoc: T.Surulivelu |
| 64 | Studies on developmental biochemistry of corton pest/disease interaction | PL: N. Gopalakrishnan Assoc: T.Surulivelu K.Natarajan P.Chidambaram |
| 65 | Studies on the role and effect of insecticides in cotton ecosystem | PL : T.Surulivelu Assoc: K.Natarajan |
| 66 | Studies on the host plant relationship and development of resistant/tolerant varieties to insect pests of cotton | PL: K.Natarajan Assoc: T.Surulivelu S. Manickam |
| 67 | Studies on population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies | PI : K.Natarajan Assoc:B.Dhara Jothi |
| 68 | Bio-ecological studies in Pink Bollworm | PL: B. Dhara Jothi Assoc: K.Natarajan |
| 69 | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases of cotton | PL: P.Chidambaram Assoc: K.N.Gururajan N.Gopalakrishnan |
| 70 | Identification of hotspots for plant parasitic nematodes in cotton growing zones of India. | PL: Gulsar Banu |
| 71 | Exploration of novel insecticidal proteins from bacterial symbionts of native entomopathogenic nematodes. | PL: Gulsar Banu |
| 72 | Farm level economic benefits of Bt cotton in Tamilnadu | PL: Isabella Agarwal |
| 73 | Adoption, impact and returns to research investment on improved cotton cultivars in Tamilnadu | PL: Isabella Agarwal |
| 74 | Economic analysis of contract farming in cotton in Tamilnadu. | PL: Isabella Agarwal |
| 75 | Expert System on Cotton pest/insect | PI: M. Sabesh Assoc.: S. Vennila B.Dhara Jothi |
| REGIONAL STATION, SIRSA | ||
| 76 | Evaluation of parents in Gossypium hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions. | PL: O.P.Tuteja |
| 77 | Development of varieties and hybrids (MS based) of medium staple length in Gossypium arboreum L. | PL:S.K. Verma |
| 78 | Development of male sterility based hybrids of G.hirsutum for north India. | PL: O. P. Tuteja Assoc: D. Monga P. Jeyakumar |
| 79 | Development of G.hirsutum cultivars with high fibre strength suitable for high speed spinning. | PL:S. L.Ahuja Assoc: O. P. Tuteja S. K.Verma, R.A. Meena D. Monga, P. Jeyakumar V.V.Singh, K.N. Gururajan |
| 80 | Genetic enhancement in diploid cotton | PL:S. L.Ahuja Assoc: S.K.Verma PunitMohan, Vinita Gotmare T.R.Loknathan P.Jeyakumar,D. Monga |
| 81 | Development of male sterility based hybrids of G.hirsutum for north India. | PL:O. P. Tuteja Asso.:D.Monga, P. Jeyakurnar |
| 82 | Collection, conservation, evaluation and maintenance of genetic resources. | PL: R.A.Meena |
| 83 | Studies on seed technological aspects of hybrids and varietal seed production in north zone. | PL:R.A.Meena Assoc:O.P. Tuteja D. Monga |
| 84 | Effect of light on stability and efficacy of neem in IPM | PL: P.Jeyakumar Assoc:D.Monga |
| 85 | Studies on cotton leaf curl virus disease and development of resistant varieties and hybrids for its management. | PL: D.Monga Assoc:O.P.Tuteja R.A. Meena S.K.Verma,P.Jeyakumar |
| Externally Funded Projects | ||
| 86 | Assessing potassium requirements of cotton+pigeonpea cropping system | PL:Blaise |
| DBT Projects | ||
| 87 | Genetic improvement of strains of entomopathogenic nematodes for tolerance to environment and enhanced efficacy against Helicoverpa armigera,cotton bollworm. | PL: N. G.-Narkhedkar |
| 88 | Identification of molecular markers linked to QTLs for fibre strength and oil content in cotton (G. hirsutum L.) | PL:V.V.Singh |
| 89 | Molecular mapping of fibre quality and lint yield traits:, construction of a framework linkage map in desi cotton (Gossypium spp. ) | PL:V.N.Waghmare, Asso.: A.B. Dongre, Vinita Gotrnare |
| 90 | DNA based diagnostic approaches to identify biotype diversity in race 18 of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv .malvacearum and commercialization of a PCR detection kit | PL:P.K.Chakrabarty |
| 91 | Development of disease resistant transgenic cotton against CLCuV. | PL: P.K.Chakrabarty S. B. Nandeshwar |
| 92 | Engineering virus resistant cotton through dsRNAi mediated targeting of cotton leaf curl virus. | PL:P. K.Chakrabarty Asso.:B.M.Khadi,D.Monga S. B.Nandeshwar |
| 93 | Development of cotton transgenics with improved fibre strength using cellulose synthase gene from ArabidojJSis | PL:B.M.Khadi Asso.:G.Balasubramani P. K.Chakrabarty |
| Mega Seed Project | ||
| 94 | Seed Production in Agricultural Crops and Fisheries. | PL:1.A.Deshpande, Asso.:P. R. Vijayakumari, R.A.Meena, K.Rathinavel |
| DUS Project | ||
| 95 | Characterisation of genotypes for DDS testing under PVP and FRAct | PL:V. Santhy, Asso.:P. R.Vijayakumari, R.K.Deshmukh |
| NPTC Project | ||
| 96 | Development of Bt cotton and cotton leaf curl virus resistant transgenics | PL: B.M. Khadi Asso.:A.B. Dongre, G. Balasumbramani, A.B. Nandeshwar, J.Amudha |
| Network Project | ||
| 97 | Resistance to Bt cotton and cotton bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera detection, monitoring and development of new diagnostic and management strategies. | PL: K.R. Kranthi |
| Mahyco Funded | ||
| 98 | Monitoring for shifts in baseline susceptibility (development of tolerance/resistance) in the cotton bollworms toxin in various cotton growing regions of the country. | PL:S.Kranthi Assoc: K.R.Kranthi |
| Dupont, India Funded | ||
| 99 | Studies on Helicoverpa armigera response to new proprietary molecules of Dupont. | PL: K.R. Kranthi Assoc: S.Kranthi |
| Ministry of Agriculture, GOI, New Delhi | ||
| 100 | Development of technology for detecting of GMO in an unknown sample and its utilization in dealing with bulk samples. | PL: K.R. Kranthi |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| Crop Improvement | ||
| 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of cotton genetic resources of cultivated species of Gossypium (G. hirsutum & G. arboreum) | PL-VV Singh Asso. – Punit Mohan |
| 2. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in cotton Ghirsutum. | PL-SB Singh Asso. – NK Perumal |
| 3. | Studies on development of practically usable cytoplasmic genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility system in cotton. | PL:SB Singh |
| 4. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated species of cotton. | PL-Vinita Gotmare Asso.= MK Meshram, S.Vennila,KB. Hebbar, G. Balasubramani |
| 5. | Breeding for high yielding and long staple genotypes of G.arboreum cotton with high fibre strength. | PL-Punit Mohan Asso. – P Singh |
| 6. | Studies of genetic enhancement of upland cotton (G.hirsutum). | PL-TR Loknathan Asso.-P Singh, DK Agarwal, Vinita Gotmare, S.Vennila, MK Meshram |
| 7. | Studies on genetic base of upland cotton varieties in India. | PL: DK Agarwal Assoc: TR Loknathan V Santhy, P Singh |
| 8. | Improvement of upland cotton for GOT and fibre properties through population improvement approaches | PL-VN Waglimare Asso.-P.Singh,Vinita Gotmare |
| 9. | Seed yield and quality in G. arboreum culture with low input management under different soil depths. | PL-RK Deshmukh Asso. – V Santhy, Punit Mohan, P Singh |
| 10. | Assessment of seed vigour traits in cotton. | PL-V Santhy Asso. – RK Deshmukh, KB Hebbar, R Vijayakumari |
| 11. | Development of transgenic cotton for Insect Resistance through backcrossing and advancement of generation. | PL: B. M. Khadi Assoc: KR Kranthi AB Dongre. SB Singh, SB Nandeshwar G Balasubramani |
| 12. | Genetical studies on cotton seed with particular reference to germination and dormancy. | PL-PR Vijayakumari Asso. – P Singh, DK Agarwal, V Santhy |
| 13. | Evaluation of cotton germplasm through molecular techniques. | PL-AB Dongre Asso.-J.Amudha, SB Nandeshwar, VV Singh |
| 14. | Development of tissue culture protocol for use in breeding and genetic transformation. | PL-SB Nandeshwar Asso. – AB Dongre |
| 15. | Molecular mapping of leaf curl virus resistance gene in cotton genome. | PL-J Amudha Asso.-D Monga. G Balasubramani |
| Crop Production | ||
| 16. | Integrated approach for yield maximization of hybrid cotton under drip irrigation | PL: K.S.Bhaskar |
| 17. | Long term effect of fertilizer and INM on productivity, soil fertility and quality of rainfed hybrid cotton | PL: Jagvir Singh Assoc: D Blaise |
| 18. | Effect of nutrients on yield and fibre quality of rainfed Bt hybrid | PL: Jagvir Singh |
| 19. | Tillage and green manure effects on growth and yield of cotton and soil properties | PL -D Blaise |
| 20. | Improving the efficiency of cotton+arhar strip cropping in vertisols. | PL: A.R.Raju |
| 21. | Studies on the efficacy of micro nutrients application and moisture management on yield and fibre properties of rainfed cotton | PL: A.R.Raju |
| 22. | Development of package of practices for organic cotton production | PL: A.R.Raju |
| 23. | Adoption and refinement of cotton picker and cleaning system | PL: A.R.Raju |
| 24. | Evaluation of suitable moisture management practice for rainfed cotton in shallow soil | PL: K.S.Bhaskar |
| 25. | Demonstration trial on organic farming and INM technology | PL: Jagvir Singh |
| 26. | Agronomical evaluation of Nuziveedu Bt cotton | PL: Jagvir Singh |
| 27. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfied conditions. | PL: MRK Rao Assoc.: NK Perumal, K B Hebbar |
| 28. | Physiological and biochemical studies on abiotic stress with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton. | PL: NK Perumal Assoc.: M Chakrabarty |
| 29. | Assessment of gossypol content in cotton germplasm | PL: Mukta Chakrabarty Assoc: K.B. Hebbar |
| 30. | Physiological and biochemical basis of salinity tolerance | |
| 31. | Physiological and biochemical basis of waterlogging tolerance | PL: K.B.Hebbar |
| 32. | Evaluation of cotton production technologies for yield fibre quality and economic viability | PL: HL. Gajbhiye |
| 33. | A study on technology adoption behaviour of cotton growers: Structural perspective. | PL: HL. Gajbhiye |
| 34. | Study on accessibility to mass media and information technology of potential users in cotton based production system. | PL: SM Wasnik Assoc.: PR Deoghare |
| Crop Protection | ||
| 35. | Identification and characterisation of elite germplasm lines against key pests of cotton. | PL: S Kranthi Assoc: VV Singh |
| 36. | Biochemical basis of induction of defense related proteins in cotton against the Gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera. | PL: S Kranthi Assoc: SB Nandeshwar |
| 37. | Interaction effects of cultivars, agro-techniques, insect pests and entomophages in cotton ecosystem. | PL: S Vennila |
| 38. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton. | PL: Sheo Raj Assoc:NK.Taneja,VV Singh |
| 39. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton. | PL: PM Mukewar |
| 40. | Studies on evolution of races of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum (Xam) and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant source | PL: MK Meshram Assoc: Sheo Raj |
| 41. | Evaluation of cotton germplasm against Alternaria and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases | PL: NK Taneja |
| 42. | Efficacy of antagonist fungal microflora from rhizosphere of cotton, its growth and development including disease control. | PL: RC Ukey |
| 43. | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes associated with cotton. | PL: N G-Narkhedkar |
| 44. | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and race specificity of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv maluacearu (Xam) and characterization of its antagonists. | PL: PK Chakrabarty Assoc: MK Meshram Sheo Raj |
| 45. | Study on accessibility to mass media and information technology of potential users in cotton based production system. | PL: SM Wasnik Assoc: PR Deoghare |
| Regional Station, Coimbatore | ||
| 46. | Development of high yielding intra hirsutum hybrid | PL : K.N.Gururajan Assoc: S Manickam |
| 47. | Breeding new G. hirsutum cotton varieties with new plant types – Development of medium staple varieties | PL : K.N.Gururajan Assoc: S Manickam |
| 48. | Development of Extra long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wide adaptability | PL: K.PM. Dhamayanthi Assoc: S Manickam |
| 49. | Development of extra long staple G. barbodense varieties with improved fibre properties | PL: K.PM.Dhamayanthi Assoc: K.Rathnavel |
| 50. | Development of high yielding and high spinning Extra long staple cotton | PL: S Manickam Assoc: K.N.Gururajan |
| 51. | Development, maintenance and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid cotton seed production and fertility restoration in cotton | PL : S Manickam |
| 52. | Maintenance and evaluation of cotton germplasm | PL: S Manickam |
| 53. | Studies on viability. vigour and longevity of cotton seeds | PL: K.Rathinavel Assoc:K.Natarajan, P.Chidambaram |
| 54. | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of nutrients in fixed cotton based crop rotation on the productivity, nutrient balance and sustainability of the cropping system. | PL: C.S. Praharaj Assoc : K.Sankaranarayanan S. E. S . A. Khader |
| 55. | Assessment of organic residues along with in situ incorporation of green manures on soil fertility dynamics and cotton productivity. | PL : C.S.Praharaj Assoc: K. Sankaranarayanan S. E. S . A. Khader |
| 56. | Water management in G. hirsutum and G. barbadense cotton. | PL : K. Sankaranarayanan Assoc: P. Nalayini, C.S. Praharaj |
| 57. | Evaluation of cotton based cropping system for higher production and economic return | PL : K. Sankaranarayanan Assoc: P.Nalayini, C.S. Praharaj |
| 58. | Polymulching for water, weed and nutrient management in cotton based cropping system | PL : P. Nalayini Assoc: K. Sankaranarayanan |
| 59. | Response of elevated carbon-di-oxide on physiology and productivity. | PL: S.E.S.A Khader Assoc: N. Gopalakrishnan |
| 60. | Identification and utilization of adaptive responses to abiotic stress in cultivated species of cotton | PL: S.E.S.A Khader Assoc: N. Gopalakrishnan K.N. Gururajan |
| 61. | Physiological and molecular elucidation of fibre development process in cotton for enhancing fibre yield. | PL: A.H. Prakash Assoc: N Gopalakrishnan |
| 62. | Source-sink alteration with reference to flower induction as a tool to improve physiological efficiency and productivity in cotton. | PL: A.H. Prakash Assoc: N. Gopalakrishnan |
| 63. | Studies on biochemical mechanisms of resistance to bollworm of cotton | PL: N Gopalakrishnan Assoc: T. Surulivelu |
| 64. | Studies on developmental biochemistry of cotton pest/ Disease interaction | PL: N Gopalakrishnan Assoc: T. Surulivelu K. Natarajan, P. Chidambaram |
| 65. | Studies on the role and effect of insecticides in cotton ecosystem | PL : T. Surulivelu Assoc: K.Natarajan, |
| 66. | Studies on the host plant relationship and development of resistant/tolerant varieties to insect pests of cotton | PL: K. Natarajan Assoc:T.Surulivelu, S. Manickam |
| 67. | Studies on population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies | PI : K Natarajan Assoc: B. Dhara Jothi |
| 68. | Studies on Bioecology and management of cotton stem weevil Pempherulus affinis | PL: B. Dhara Jothi Assoc: T. Surulivelu |
| 69. | Bio ecological studies in Pink Bollworm | PL: B. Dhara Jothi Assoc: K Natarajan |
| 70. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases of cotton | PL: P Chidambaram Assoc: K. N.Gururajan N. Gopalakrishnan |
| 71. | Farm level economic benefits of Bt cotton in Tamilnadu. | PL: Isabella Agarwal |
| 72. | Adoption, impact and returns to research investment on improved cotton cultivars in Tamilnadu. | PL: Isabella Agarwal |
| 73. | Economic analysis of contract farming in cotton in Tamilnadu. | PL: Isabella Agarwal |
| 74. | Expert System on Cotton pest/insect | PI: M. Sabesh Assoc.: S. Vennila B. Dhara Jothi |
| Regional Station; Sirsa | ||
| 75. | Evaluation of parents in Gossypium hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions. | PL – OP Tuteja |
| 76. | Development of varieties and hybrids (MS based) of medium staple length in Gossypium arboreum L. | PI – SK Verma |
| 77. | Development of male sterility based hybrids of G.hirsutum for north India. | PI – OP Tuteja Asso. – D Monga, P Jeyakumar |
| 78. | Development of G.hirsutum cultivars with high fibre strength suitable for high speed spinning. | PI – SL Abuja Asso. – OP Tuteja, SK Verma, D Monga P Jeyakumar, VV Singh, KN Gururajan |
| 79. | Genetic enhancement in diploid cotton | PI – SL Ahuja Asso.-SK Verma, Punit Mohan, Vinita Gotmare, TR Loknathan P Jeyakumar, D Monga |
| 80. | Collection, conservation. evaluation and maintenance of genetic resources. | PI – RA Meena |
| 81. | Studies on seed technological aspects of hybrids and varietal seed production in north zone. | PI – RA Meena Asso. – OP Tuteja, D Monga |
| 82. | Effect of light on stability and efficacy of neem in IPM | PL – P Jeyakumar Asso. – D Monga |
| 83. | Studies on cotton leaf curl virus disease and development of resistant varieties and hybrids for its management. | PL – D Monga Asso. – OP Tuteja, RA Meena SK Verma, P Jeyakumar |
| Externally Funded Projects | ||
| 84. | Assessing potassium requirements of cotton + pigeonpea cropping system | PL: Blaise |
| DBT Projects | ||
| 85. | Genetic improvement of strains of entomopathogenic nematodes for tolerance to environment and enhanced efficacy against Helicoverpa armigera, cotton bollworm | PI – N G-Narkhedkar |
| 86. | Studies on toxicity of Bt (Cry) toxins to cotton pests, assessment of impact or Bt transgenic cotton plant on the ecosystem and development of resistance to Bt toxins in cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera. | PL- KR Kranthi Asso. – S Kranthi |
| Network Project | ||
| 87. | Development of Bt transgenic cotton with indigenously synthesized gene. | PL: A.B.Dongre |
| Mahyco Funded | ||
| 88. | Monitoring for shifts in baseline susceptibility (development of tolerance/resistance) in the cotton bollworms toxin in various cotton growing regions of the country. | PL – KR Kranthi Asso. – KR Kranthi |
| Technology Mission on Cotton (TMC) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project No. | Name of the Project | Name of the Project Leader and Associate(s) |
| MM 1.1 | Development of diploid cotton cultivars with high fibre quality | CCPI Punit Mohan, SK Verma |
| MM 1.2 | Development of tetraploid cotton cultivars with high fibre quality and resistance to drought & biotic stresses | PI: KN Gururajan CCPI VN Waghmare, SL Ahuja |
| MM 1.3 | Genetic diversity through introgression of useful genes in cultivated species of cotton | PI: V Gotmare CCPIs: SB Nandeshwar G Balasubramani, S Manickam OP Tuteja |
| MM 1.4 | Improvement of cotton seed oil | PI: D.K. Agrawal CoPI: M Chakrabarty CCPIs: KPM Damayanthy N. Gopalakrishanan CCPI: OP Tuteja |
| MM 1.5 | Maintenance breeding, seed production and marker based purity evaluation | K Rathinavel, A B. Dongre, TR Loknathan V Shanthy R A Meena |
| MM 2.1 | Integrated nutrient management for high quality fibre and yield | PI: D Blaise Co-PI: J V Singh |
| MM 2.2 | Integrated water management system for quality fibre production | CCPI : KS Bhaskar K. Shankarnarayan |
| MM 2.3 | Bioinoculants for sustainable & cost effective production of high quality fibre | P. Nalayini |
| MM 2.4 | Refining regional-level prediction of yield | PI : MRK Rao Co-PI KB Hebber CCPI : A H Prakash |
| MM 2.5 | Ergonomically efficient implements for cotton production | PL: AR Raju |
| MM 3.1 | Integrated pest management (IPM) at village level for cost effective, quality production | CCPI : S. Vennila T Surulivelu A Kannan P Jeyakumar D Monga |
| MM 3.2 | Development of diagnostic tools for differentiation and detection of biotypes/ races of insect pests and pathogens of cotton | PI : PK Chakrabarty Co-PIs : MK Meshram S Kranthi P Chidambaram CCPIs: B Dhara Jyothi D Monga |
| MM 3.3 | Commercialisation of bioagent mass-production technologies in intensive cotton districts | CCPI : N Gokte Narkhedkar |
| MM 5.1 | Evaluation of cotton production technologies for yield, fibre quality and economic viability | PI : H L.Gajbhiye Co-PI : P Ramasunderam CCPI : Isabella Agrawal S K Verma |
| MM 5.2 | Information, cotton website and documentation | PI: M Sabesh, CCPI : AR Raju |
| MM 5.3 | TMC-MM1 Coordination and Monitoring cell | M. Chakrabarty |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| Crop Improvement | ||
| 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of cotton genetic resources of cultivated species of Gossypium (G. hirsutum & G. arboreum) | PI-VV Singh Asso. – Punit Mohan |
| 2. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in cotton Ghirsuium. | PI-SB Singh Asso. – NK Perumal |
| 3. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated species of cotton. | PI-Vinita Gotmare Asso.= MK Meshram, S.Vennila,KB. Hebbar, G. Balasubramani |
| 4. | Breeding for high yielding and long staple genotypes of arboreum cotton with high fibre strength. | PI-Punit Mohan Asso. – P Singh |
| 5. | Studies of genetic enhancement of upland cotton (G.hirswum). | PI-TR Loknathan Asso.-PSingh, Vinita Gotmare, S.Vennila, MK Meshram |
| 6. | Studies on genetic base of upland cotton varieties in India. | PI-TR Loknathan Asso.-V Santhy, P Singh |
| 7. | Improvement of upland cotton for GOT and fibre properties through population improvement approaches | PI-VN Waglimare Asso.-P.Singh,Vinita Gotmare |
| 8. | Improvement of seed yield and quality in G. arboreum culture with low input management under different soil depths. | PI-RK Deshmukh Asso. – V Santhy, Punit Mohan, P Singh |
| 9. | Assessment of seed vigour traits in cotton. | PI-V Santhy Asso. – RK Deshmukh, KB Hebbar, PR Vijayakumari |
| 10. | Genetical studies on cotton seed with particular reference to germination and dormancy. | PI-PR Vijayakumari Asso. – P Singh, V Santhy |
| Biotechnology | ||
| 11. | Evaluation of cotton germplasm through molecular techniques. | PI-AB Dongre Asso.-J.Amudha, SB Nandeshwar, VV Singh |
| 12. | Development of tissue culture protocol for use in breeding and genetic transformation. | PI-SB Nandeshwar Asso. – AB Dongre |
| 13. | Molecular mapping of leaf curl virus resistance gene in cotton genome. | PI-J Amudha Asso.-D Monga. G Balasubramani |
| Crop Production | ||
| 14. | Studies on the efficacy of micro-nutrients application and moisture management in improving yield and fibre quality of rainfed cotton. | PI -AR Raju Asso. – JV Singh, MRK Rao |
| 15. | Improving the efficiency of cotton+pigeon pea strip cropping in vertisols. | PI -AR Raju |
| 16. | Studies on long term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient balance and sustainability of cotton based cropping systems. | PI -JV Singh Asso. – D Blaise |
| 17. | Tillage and crop residue effects on soil, nutrient and cotton crop behaviour. | PI -D Blaise |
| 18. | Studies on water use efficiency of harvested rainwater, through drip irrigation in cotton. | PI -KS Bhasker Asso. – JV Singh, AR Raju |
| 19. | Evaluation of suitable moisture management practices for rainfed cotton in shallow soil. | PI -KS Bhasker |
| Crop Protection | ||
| 20. | Identification and characterisation of elite germplasm lines against key pests of cotton. | PI -S Kranthi Asso. – VV Singh |
| 21. | Biochemical basis of induction of defense related proteins in cotton against the Gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera. | PI -S Kranthi Asso. – SB Nandeshwar |
| 22. | Interaction effects of cultivars, agrotechniques, insect pests and entomophages in cotton ecosystem. | PI -S Vennila |
| 23. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton. | PI -Sheo Raj – NK Taneja, VV Singh |
| 24. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton. | PI -PM Mukewar |
| 25. | Studies on evolution of races of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvaceurum (Xam) and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant sources | PI -MK Meshram |
| 26. | Evaluation of cotton gemplasm against Alternaria and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases. | PI -NK Taneja |
| 27. | Efficacy of antagonist fungal microflora from rhizosphere of cotton, its growth and development including disease control. | PI -RC Ukey |
| 28. | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes associated with cotton. | PI -N G-Narkhedkar |
| 29. | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and race specificity of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv malvaceartt (Xam) and characterization of its antagonists. | PI-PK Chakrabarty Asso. – MK Meshram, Sheo.Raj |
| Plant Physiology and Biochemistry | ||
| 30. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfed conditions. | PI -MRK Rao Asso. – NK Perumal |
| 31. | Physiological and biochemical studies on abiotic stress with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton. | PI -NK Perumal Asso. – M Chakrabarty |
| 32. | Physiological and biochemical basis of salinity tolerance in cotton. | PI -KB Hebbar |
| 33. | Physiological and Biochemical basis of waterlogging tolerance in cotton. | PI -KB Hebbar |
| 34. | Source-sink alteration with reference to flower induction as a tool to improve physiological efficiency and productivity in cotton. | PI -KB Hebbar |
| 35. | Assessment of gossypol content in working collection of cotton germplasm. | |
| Extension & Economics | ||
| 36. | A study on structure of agriculture and social dynamics of cotton production | PI -HL Gajbhiye |
| 37. | A study on technology adoption behaviour of cotton growers: Structural perspective. | PI -HL Gajbhiye |
| 38. | Impact of cotton front-line demonstrations on technological advancement of cotton growers. | PI -SM Wasnik Asso. – HL Gajbhiye |
| 39. | Estimation of total factor productivity in cotton. | PI -P. Ramasundaram Asso.-M. Sabesh HL Gajbhiye |
| 40. | Study on accessibility to mass media and information technology of potential users in cotton based production system. | PI -SM Wasnik Asso. – PR Deoghare |
| Regional Station, Coimbatore | ||
| 41. | Development of early high yielding intra hirsutum hybrids | PI-KN Gururajan S Manickam |
| 42. | Breeding G.hirsutum cotton varieties with new plant types development of medium staple varieties. | PI -KN Gururajan Asso,- S Manickam |
| 43. | Development of extra long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability. | PI- KPM Dhamayanthi Asso. – S Manickam |
| 44. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cotton | PI -S Manickam- Asso. – KN Gururajan |
| 45. | Maintenance and evaluation of cotton germplasm | PI -S Manickam |
| 46. | Inter-specific and inter-racial hybridization and gene transfer in Gossypium | PI -KPM Dhamayanthi Asso. – S Manickam |
| 47. | Development, maintenance and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid cotton seed production and fertility restoration in cotton | PI – S Manickam |
| 48. | Studies on viability, vigour and longevity of cotton seeds. | PI – K Rathinavel Asso.- K Natarajan, P Chidambaram |
| 49. | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of nutrients in fixed cotton based crop rotation on the productivity, nutrient balance and sustainability of the cropping system | PI – CS Praharaj Asso. – TP Rajendran, K Sankarnarayanan, A Kannan |
| 50. | Influence and secondary and micronutrients on qualitative and quantitative parameters of cotton | PI – K Sankarnarayanan |
| 51. | Polymulch for water, weed and nutrient management in cotton based cropping system. | PI – P Nalavini Asso.-T P Rajendran. K Sankarnarayanan |
| 52. | Studies on changes in the soil physico-chemical properties and crop productivity under various soil cover/ incorporation of ex-situ plant wastes on a freshly/under reclaimed sodic soil. | PI – CS Praharaj |
| 53. | Studies on population dynamics of cotton pests and their enemies in the cotton ecosystem | PI – K Natarajan Asso. – B Dhara Jothi |
| 54. | Studies on the host plant relationship and development of resistant /tolerant varieties to insect pests of cotton | PI – K Natarajan Asso. – T Surulivelu, S Manickam |
| 55. | Studies on the role and effect of insecticides in cotton ecosystem | PI – T Surulivelu Asso. – K Natarajan |
| 56. | Studies on bioecology and management of cotton stem weevil Pempherulus affinis Faust | PI – B Dhara Jothi Asso. – T Surulivelu |
| 57. | Bio-ecological studies in pink bollworm | PI – B Dhara Jothi Asso. – K Natarajan |
| 58. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases of cotton. | PI – P Chidambaram Asso. – A Kannan KN Gururajan, N Gopalakrishnan |
| 59. | Studies on soil borne diseases of cotton. | PI – A Kansan Asso.-KN Gururajan, N Gopalakrishnan |
| 60. | Studies on bacterial blight of cotton. | PI – A Kannan Asso.-P Chidambaram. K N Gururajan |
| 61. | Physiology of fibre growth and development. | PI – Al-I Prakash Asso.-SESA Khader, N Gopalakrishnan, VN Waghmare |
| 62. | Identification and utilization of adaptive responses to abiotic stress in cultivated species of cotton. | PI – SESA Khader Asso. – N Gopalakrishnan, KN Gururajan |
| 63. | Studies on the response of elevated carbon-di-oxide on physiology and productivity. | PI – SESA Khader Asso. – N Gopalakrishnan |
| 64. | Studies on biochemical mechanisms of resistance to bollworm of cotton. | PI – N Gopalakrishnan Asso. – T Surulivelu |
| 65. | Studies on development biochemistry of cotton pest/disease interaction. | PI – N Gopalakrishnan Asso. T Surulivelu, K Natarajan, P Chidambaram |
| 66. | Present status, constraints and future strategies of cotton seed production in Tamil Nadu. | PI – Isabella Agarwal |
| 67. | Impact assessment of IPM / IRM technology adaption by cotton farmers. | PI – Isabella Agarwal |
| 68. | Farm level economic benefits of Bt cotton in Tamil Nadu. | PI – Isabella Agarwal |
| 69. | Expert system on cotton pest/insect. | PI – M Sabesh. S Vennila, B Dhara Jothi |
| Regional Station: Sirsa | ||
| 70. | Evaluation of parents in Gossypium hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions. | PI – OP Tuteja |
| 71. | Development of varieties and hybrids (MS based) of medium staple length in Gossypium arboreum L. | PI – SK Verma Asso. – OP Tuteja, SL Ahuja RA Meena, P Jeyakumar, D Monga |
| 72. | Development of male sterility based hybrids of G.hirsutum for north India. | PI – OP Tuteja Asso. – D Monga, P Jeyakumar |
| 73. | Development of G.hirsutum cultivars with high fibre strength suitable for high speed spinning. | PI – SL Abuja Asso. – OP Tuteja, SK Verma, D Monga P Jeyakumar, VV Singh, KN Gururajan |
| 74. | Genetic enhancement in diploid cotton | PI – SL Ahuja Asso.-SK Verma, Punit Mohan, Vinita Gotmare, TR Loknathan P Jeyakumar, D Monga |
| 75. | Collection, conservation. evaluation and maintenance of genetic resources. | PI – RA Meena |
| 76. | Studies on seed technological aspects of hybrids and varietal seed production in north zone. | PI – RA Meena Asso. – OP Tuteja, D Monga |
| 77. | Evaluation and refinement of IPM module for irrigated cotton in north zone. | PI – P Jeyakumar Asso. – D Monga, SK Banerjee |
| 78. | Studies on cotton leaf curl virus disease and development of resistant varieties and hybrids for its management. | PI – D Monga Asso. – OP Tuteja, RA Meena SK Verma, P Jeyakumar |
| Externally Funded Projects | ||
| 79. | CFC/ICAC: Sustainable control of the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera in small scale production systems. | PI-KR Kranthi Asso. – S Kranthi |
| DBT Projects | ||
| 80. | Genetic improvement of strains of entomopathogenic nematodes for tolerance to environment and enhanced efficacy against Helicoverpa armigera, cotton bollworm | PI – N G-Narkhedkar |
| 81. | Studies on toxicity of Bt (Cry) toxins to cotton pests, assessment of impact or Bt transgenic cotton plant on the ecosystem and development of resistance to Bt toxins in cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera. | PI- KR Kranthi Asso. – S Kranthi |
| AP Cess Fund | ||
| 82. | Identification and quantification of constraints, risks and policy impacts in cotton cultivation. | P Ramasundaram Asso. – HL Gajbhiye |
| Aventis Funded | ||
| 83. | Studies on resistance breaking properties of Triazophos in combination with deltamethrin on pyrethroid resistant Helicoverpa armigera. | PI – KR Kranthi |
| Indofil funded | ||
| 84. | Biochemical and ecological factors influencing the toxicity of Novaluron on the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera. | PI – KR Kranthi |
| Mahyco Funded | ||
| 85. | .Monitoring for shifts in baseline susceptibility (development of tolerance/resistance) in the cotton bollworms toxin in various cotton growing regions of the country. | PI – KR Kranthi Asso. – KR Kranthi |
| Technology Mission on Cotton (TMC) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project No. | Name of the Project | Name of the Project Leader and Associate(s) |
| MM 1.1 | Development of diploid cotton cultivars with high fibre quality | CCPI Punit Mohan, SK Verma |
| MM 1.2 | Development of tetraploid cotton cultivars with high fibre quality and resistance to drought & biotic stresses | PI: KN Gururajan CCPI VN Waghmare, SL Ahuja |
| MM 1.3 | Genetic diversity through introgression of useful genes in cultivated species of cotton | PI: V Gotmare CCPIs: SB Nandeshwar G Balasubramani, S Manickam OP Tuteja |
| MM 1.4 | Improvement of cotton seed oil | PI: D.K. Agrawal CoPI: M Chakrabarty CCPIs: KPM Damayanthy N. Gopalakrishanan CCPI: OP Tuteja |
| MM 1.5 | Maintenance breeding, seed production and marker based purity evaluation | K Rathinavel, A B. Dongre, TR Loknathan V Shanthy R A Meena |
| MM 2.1 | Integrated nutrient management for high quality fibre and yield | PI: D Blaise Co-PI: J V Singh |
| MM 2.2 | Integrated water management system for quality fibre production | CCPI : KS Bhaskar K. Shankarnarayan |
| MM 2.3 | Bioinoculants for sustainable & cost effective production of high quality fibre | P. Nalayini |
| MM 2.4 | Refining regional-level prediction of yield | PI : MRK Rao Co-PI KB Hebber CCPI : A H Prakash |
| MM 2.5 | Ergonomically efficient implements for cotton production | PL: AR Raju |
| MM 3.1 | Integrated pest management (IPM) at village level for cost effective, quality production | CCPI : S. Vennila T Surulivelu A Kannan P Jeyakumar D Monga |
| MM 3.2 | Development of diagnostic tools for differentiation and detection of biotypes/ races of insect pests and pathogens of cotton | PI : PK Chakrabarty Co-PIs : MK Meshram S Kranthi P Chidambaram CCPIs: B Dhara Jyothi D Monga |
| MM 3.3 | Commercialisation of bioagent mass-production technologies in intensive cotton districts | CCPI : N Gokte Narkhedkar |
| MM 5.1 | Evaluation of cotton production technologies for yield, fibre quality and economic viability | PI : H L.Gajbhiye Co-PI : P Ramasunderam CCPI : Isabella Agrawal S K Verma |
| MM 5.2 | Information, cotton website and documentation | PI: M Sabesh, CCPI : AR Raju |
| MM 5.3 | TMC-MM1 Coordination and Monitoring cell | M. Chakrabarty |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| Crop Improvement | ||
| 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of genetic resources of cultivation species of Gossypium. | |
| 2. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in cotton G.hirsutum | |
| 3. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated species cotton. | |
| 4. | Breeding for high yielding and long staple genotypes of arboreum cotton with high fibre strength | |
| 5. | Breeding cotton genotypes suitable for cultivation in shallow soils | |
| 6. | Studies of genetic enhancement of upland cotton. | |
| 7. | Studies on genetic base of upland cotton varieties. | |
| 8. | Improvement of seed yield and quality in G.arboreum culture with low input management under different soil depths. | |
| 9. | Seed yield and quality improvement in arboretum cultures with low input management under different soil depth. | |
| 10. | Assessment of seed vigour traits in cotton | |
| Biotechnology | ||
| 11. | Evaluation of cotton germplasm through molecular techniques. | |
| 12. | Development of tissue culture protocol for use in breeding and genetic transformation. | |
| 13. | Molecular mapping of leaf curl virus resistance gene in cotton genome. | |
| Crop Production | ||
| 14. | Studies on the efficacy of micronutrients application and moisture management in improving yield and fibre quality. | |
| 15. | Improving the efficiency of cotton+ pigeon pea strip cropping in vertisols. | |
| 16. | Studies on long term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient | |
| 17. | balance and sustainability of cotton based cropping systems. | |
| 18. | Tillage and crop residue effects on soil, nutrient and cotton crop behaviour. | |
| 19. | Studies on water use efficiency of harvested rainwater, through drip irrigation in cotton. | |
| Crop Protection | ||
| 20. | Biochemical basis of induction of defense related proteins in cotton against Helicoverpa armigera. | |
| 21. | Interaction effects of cultivars, agrotechniques, insect pests and entomophages in cotton ecosystem. | |
| 22. | Estimation of losses due to major pests of cotton. | |
| 23. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton. | |
| 24. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton. | |
| 25. | Studies on evolution of races of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. ma(vacearum (Xam) and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant sources. | |
| 26. | Evaluation of cotton germplasm against Alternaria and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases. | |
| 27. | Efficacy of antagonist fungal microflora from rhizophere of cotton, its growth and development including disease control. | |
| 28. | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes associated with cotton. | |
| 29. | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and race specificity of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv malvacearu (Xam) and characterization of its antagonists. | |
| Plant Physiology and Biochemistry | ||
| 30. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfed conditions. | |
| 31. | Physiological and biochemical studies on abiotic stress with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton. | |
| 32. | Physiological and biochemical basis of salinity tolerance in cotton. | |
| 33. | Physiological and Biochemical basis of waterlogging tolerance in cotton. | |
| 34. | Source-sink alteration with reference to flower induction as a tool to improve physiological efficiency and productivity in cotton. | |
| Extension & Economics | ||
| 35. | A study on structure of agriculture and social dynamics of cotton production | |
| 36. | A study on technology adoption behaviour of cotton growers: Structural perspective. | |
| 37. | Impact of cotton front-line demonstration technological advancement of cotton growers. | |
| 38. | Economics analysis of cotton cultivation in India. | |
| Regional Station, Coimbatore | ||
| 39. | Development of high yielding intra hirsutum hybrids | |
| 40. | Breeding G.hirsutum cotton varieties with new plant types – Development of medium staple varieties. | |
| 41. | Development of extra long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability. | |
| 42. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cotton. | |
| 43. | Maintenance and evaluation of cotton germplasm. | |
| 44. | Inter-specific and inter-racial hybridization and gene transfer in Gossypium. | |
| 45. | Development and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid cotton seed production and fertility restoration in cotton. | |
| 46. | Studies on viability, vigour and longevity of cotton seeds. | |
| 47. | Studies on the long term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient balance, soil physico-chemcial properties and sustainable of cotton based cropping system | |
| 48. | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of nutrients in fixed cotton based crop rotation on the productivity, nutrient balance and sustainability of the cropping system | |
| 49. | Exploring suitable agro-techniques for Bt cotton hybrid | |
| 50. | Studies on population dynamics of cotton pests and their enemies in the cotton ecosystem. | |
| 51. | Studies on the host plant relationship and identification of resistant / tolerant varieties to insect pests of cotton. | |
| 52. | Studies on the role and effect of insecticides in cotton ecosystem. | |
| 53. | Studies on bioecology and management of cotton stem weevil Pempherulus affinis Faust. | |
| 54. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases of cotton. | |
| 55. | Studies on soil borne diseases of cotton. | |
| 56. | Studies on bacterial blight of cotton. | |
| 57. | Physiology of fibre growth and development. | |
| 58. | Identification and utilization of adaptive responses to abiotic stress in cultivated species of cotton. | |
| 59. | Studies on the response of elevated carbon-di-oxide on physiology and productivity. | |
| 60. | Studies on biochemical mechanisms of resistance to bollworm of cotton. | |
| 61. | Studies on development biochemistry of cotton pest/ disease interaction. | |
| 62. | Source sink alteration with reference to flower induction as a tool to improve physiological efficiency and productivity in cotton. | |
| 63. | Present status, constraints and future strategies of cotton seed production in Tamil Nadu. | |
| 64. | Impact assessment of IPM/IRM technology adaption by cotton farmers. | |
| 65. | Farm level economic benefits of Bt cotton in Tamil Nadu. | |
| 66. | Expert system on cotton pest/insect. | |
| Regional Station, Sirsa | ||
| 67. | Evaluation of parents in Gossypium hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions. | |
| 68. | Development of varieties and hybrids (MS based) of medium staple length in Gossypium arboreum L. | |
| 69. | Development of male sterility based hybrids of G.hirsutum for north India. | |
| 70. | Development of G. hirsutum cultivars with high fibre strength suitable for high speed spinning. | |
| 71. | Studies on seed technological aspects of hybrids and varietal seed production in north zone. | |
| 72. | Collection, conservation, evaluation and maintenance of genetic resources | |
| 73. | Evaluation and refinement of IPM module for irrigated cotton in north zone. | |
| 74. | Studies on cotton leaf curl virus disease and development of resistant varieties and hybrids for its management. | |
| Externally Funded Projects | ||
| 75. | CFC/1CAR : Sustainable control of the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa arrnigera in small scale production systems. | |
| Aventis Funded | ||
| 76. | Studies on reistance breaking properties of Triazophos ‘n combination with deitamethrin on pyrethroid resistant Helicoverpa armigera. | |
| lndofil funded | ||
| 77. | Biochemical and ecological factors influencing the toxicity of Novaluron on the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera. | |
| Mahyco Funded | ||
| 78. | Monitoring for shifts in baseline susceptibility (development of tolerance / resistance) in the cotton bollworms toxin in various cotton growing regions of the country. | |
| National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mission Mode | ||
| CP-MM 1: | Development of Hybrid Crop Cotton | |
| MM3 : | Sustainable management of plant biodiversity-cotton. | |
| MM4 : | Development of Bt. Transgenic for insect resistance – Cotton. | |
| MM III 17 : | Development of weather based forewarning systems for crop pests and diseases cotton. | |
| MM ITK : | Use of botanicals for pest and disease management in cotton. pigeon pea and sorghum. | |
| II. Irrigated Agro-Ecosystem | ||
| PSR 4 : | Studies on efficacy of bioinoculants in cotton-wheat based production system | |
| PSR 26 : | Control of leaf curl viral disease in cotton and development of protocol for mass multiplication of predators, parasites and insect pathogens | |
| PSR 36 : | Adoption and refinement of cotton picker and cleaning system. | |
| IVLP TAR 18 : | Technology assessment and refinement (TAR) of irrigated Agro Ecosystem for Coimbatore Region TN | |
| III. Rainfed Cotton Production System (RCPS) | ||
| RCPS-2 : | Optimising nutrient supply in relation to moisture availability for enhanced productivity and stability of rainfed cotton based production system | |
| RCPS-3 : | Assessment of Gossypol content in cotton Germplasm | |
| RCPS-4 : | Delineating the efficient productive zones for Cotton production system using GIS based crop models | |
| RCPS-5 : | Rainwater conservation, harvesting and recycling/ recharging techniques for enhanced productivity of cotton based cropping system. | |
| RCPS-7 : | Promotion of productive high quality G. arboreum cotton to meet the needs of marginal cultivators of rainfed ecosystem vis-a-vis textile industry. | |
| RCPS-8 : | Characterisation and identification of productive and high quality cotton Species / genotypes including G.herbaceum for different rainfed agro-ecological situations adopting suitable approaches through farmers participatory programmes. | |
| RCPS-9 : | Develop and evaluate production technologies for the indigenous cotton of NE Region | |
| RCPS-10 : | Development of Bt. transgenic diploid cotton against bollworm. | |
| RCPS-11 : | Impact of tillage, land treatment and organic residue management on soil health, drainage and crop, productivity of rainfed cotton based system. | |
| IVLP-TAR 15 : | Technology assessment and refinement of rainfed cotton based production system in Nagpur district through institute village linkage programme under rainfed Agro Eco-system. | |
| IV. Agro Ecosystem (Coastal) | ||
| PSR 16 : | Exploitation of G. herbaceum cotton for improving agricultural output and economy of the coastal agro ecosystem. | |
| V. Competitive Grant Programme | ||
| CGP-I : | Induction of para nodules in cotton with N, (nitrogen) fixing bacterium Azorhizobium Caulinodans | |
| Proj.Code | Project Name | Centre |
|---|---|---|
| MM 1.1 | Development of diploid cotton cultivars with high fibre quality | Nagpur, Sirsa |
| MM 1.2 | Development of tetraploid cotton cultivars with high fibre quality and resistance to drought and biotic stresses | Nagpur, Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MM 1.3 | Genetic improvement through introgression of useful genes in cultivated species of cotton | Nagpur, Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MM 1.4 | Improvement of cotton seed oil | Nagpur, Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MM 1.5 | Maintenance breeding, seed production and marker based purity evaluation | Nagpur, Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MM 2.1 | Integrated nutrient management for high quality fibre and yield | Nagpur |
| MM 2.2 | Integrated water management system for quality fibre production | Nagpur, Coimbatore |
| MM 2.3 | Bioinoculants for sustainable and cost effective production of high quality fibre | Coimbatore |
| MM 2.4 | Refining regional-level prediction of yield | Nagpur, Coimbatore |
| MM 2.5 | Ergonomically efficient implements for cotton production | Nagpur |
| MM 3.1 | Integrated pest management (IPM) at village level for cost effective quality production | Nagpur, Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MM 3.2 | Development of diagnostic tools for biotypes/races | Nagpur, Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MM 3.3 | Commercialisation of bioagent mass-production technologies in intensive cotton districts | Nagpur |
| MM 5.1 | Evaluation of cotton production technologies for yield, fibre quality and economic viability | Nagpur, Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MM 5.2 | Information, cotton website and documentation | Nagpur, Coimbatore |
| MM 5.3 | Coordination and Monitoring cell | Nagpur |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Institute Projects | ||
| CICR, Nagpur | ||
| Crop Improvement | ||
| 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of genetic resources of cultivated species of Gossypium. | (V. V. Singh and Punit Mohan). Pl-86/1- ICR- F30/0430 |
| 2. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in cotton G.hirsutum. | (Suman Bala Singh and N.K.Perumal) Pl-88/1-ICR-F 30/0430 |
| 3. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated cottons. | (Vinita Gotmare, M.K. Meshram, S.Vennila, G. Balasubrarnani and K.B. Hebbar) Pl-86/2- ICR- F50/0430 |
| 4. | Breeding for high yielding and long staple genotypes of arboreum cotton with high fibre strength. | (Punit Mohan and P. Singh) Pl-2000/1-ICR-F-30/0430 |
| 5. | Breeding cotton genotypes suitable for cultivation in shallow soils. | (Vinita Gotmare, Punit Mohan, K.S. Bhaskar and N.K. Perumal) Pl-2000/2-ICR/F30/0430 |
| 6. | Studies of genetic enhancement of upland cotton. | (T. R. Loknathan, P. Singh, D. K. Agrawal, Vinita Gotmare, S. Vennila and M. K. Meshrarn). Pl-2002/1-ICR-F30/0430 |
| 7. | Improvement of seed yield and its quality in cotton hybrids and varieties. | (R. K. Deshmukh, M.R.K.Rao and Phundan Singh) Pl-2000/ICR-F-25/0430 |
| Biotechnology | ||
| 8. | Evaluation of cotton germplasm through molecular techniques. | (A. B. Dongre, J.Amudha, S. B. Nandeshwar, V.V. Singh). Pl-96/1- ICR- F-30/0430. |
| 9. | Development of tissue culture protocol for use in breeding and genetic transformation. | (S.B.Nandeshwar,A.B.Dongre). Pl-91/l- ICR-F30-30/0430 |
| Crop Production | ||
| 10. | Studies on use of harvested rain water for recycling at critical stages of rainfed cotton for augmenting its production in vertisols. | |
| 11. | Studies on long term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient balance and sustainability of cotton based cropping systems. | (Jagvir Singh and Blaise) Pl-85/1-ICR-F 25/0430 |
| 12. | Tillage and crop residue effects on soil, nutrient and cotton crop behaviour. | (Blaise and Nandini-Gokte Narkhedkar). |
| 13. | Development of bullock drawn seed drillcum planter for cotton sowing in vertisols. | (G. Majumdar). |
| 14. | Studies on water use efficiency of harvested rainwater, through drip irrigation and fertigation. | (K. S. Bhaskar, A. R. Raju, J. V.Singh and G. Majumdar). |
| Crop Protection | ||
| 15. | Screening of cotton germplasm against key pests to find out morphological and biochemical basis of resistance. | (T. V. Kathane and Sandhya Kranthi) Pl-93/1-ICR-H10/0430 |
| 16. | Biochemical basis of induction of defense related proteins in cotton against the gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera. | (S.Kranthi and S.B. Nandeshwar) Pl-93/1-ICR-F60/0430 |
| 17. | Interaction effects of cultivars, agrotechniques, insect pests and entomophages in cotton ecosystem. | (S.Vennila) Pl-94/1-ICR-H10/0430 |
| 18. | Estimation of losses due to major pests of cotton. | (S.K. Banerjee) PI-96/1-ICR-H 10/0430 |
| 19. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton. | (Sheo Raj, N.K.Taneja and V.V.Singh) Pl-89/1-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 20. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton. | (P.M.Mukewar) Pl-89/3-ICR-H.20/0430 |
| 21. | Studies on evolution of races of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum (Xam) and utilization of UVS in identification of resistant sources. | (M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj) Pl-92/1- ICR- H20/0430 |
| 22. | Evaluation of cotton germplasm against Alternaria and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases. | (N.K.Taneja) Pl-93/2-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 23. | Effect of mix- micro-antagonist on control of cotton foliar diseases. | (R. C. Ukey) Pl-94/1- ICR-H.20/0430 |
| 24. | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes associated with cotton. | (Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar and S.K.Banerjee) Pl-96/2-ICR-H10/0430 |
| Plant Physiology and Biochemistry | ||
| 25. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfed conditions. | M.R.K. Rao and N.K. Perumal |
| 26. | Physiological studies on abiotic stress with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton. | (N.K. Perumal and M. Chakrabarty) Pl-89/2-ICR-F 60/0430 |
| 27. | Physiological and biochemical basis of salinity tolerance in cotton plants. | K. B. Hebbar |
| 28. | Physiological and Biochemical adaptation of cotton plant to waterlogging tolerance in cotton. | K. B. Hebbar |
| 29. | Source-sink alteration with reference to flower induction as a tool to improve physiological efficiency and productivity in cotton. | K.B.Hebbar |
| Extension & Economics | ||
| 30. | A study on structure of agriculture and social dynamics of cotton production. | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye) |
| 31. | A study on technology adoption behaviour of cotton growers: Structural perspective. | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye) |
| 32. | Impact of cotton front-line demonstrations on technological advancement of cotton growers. | (S. M. Wasnik, H. L. Gajbhiye & S.Usha Rani). |
| 33. | Economic analysis of cotton cultivation in India. | (P.Ramasundaram and H. L. Gajbhiye) Pl-94/1-ICR-E10/0430 |
| Regional Station, Coimbatore | ||
| 34. | Development of high yielding intra hirsutum hybrids. | (K.N. Gururajan and S. Manickam) Pl-75/2-ICR-F-30/0430 |
| 35. | Breeding G.hirsutum cotton varieties with new plant types – Development of medium staple varieties. | (K.N. Gururajan and S. Manickam) Pl-89/2- ICR-F30/0430 |
| 36. | Development of extra long Staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability. | (S. Manickam and K.N. Gururajan) Pl-89/1-ICR. F30/0430 |
| 37. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cotton. | (S.Manickam and K.N. Gururajan). Pl-89/3- ICR- F30/0430 |
| 38. | Maintenance and evaluation of cotton germplasm. | (S. Manickam) |
| 39. | Inter-specific and inter-racial hybridization and gene transfer in Gossypium. | (S. Manickam) PI-89/6-ICR-F30-0430: |
| 40. | Development and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid cotton seed production and fertility restoration in cotton. | (S. Manickam) Pl-89/5- ICR- F30-0430 |
| 41. | Studies on viability, vigour and longevity of cotton seeds. | (K. Rathinavel, P.Chidambaram and K. Natarajan). Pl-97/1-ICR-F-25/0430 |
| 42. | Studies on the long term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient balance, soil physico-chemcial properties and sustainable of cotton based cropping system. | (S.Praharaj) Pl-85/1-ICR-F 25/0430 |
| 43. | Exploring suitable agro-techniques for Bt cotton hybrid. | (K. Sankaranarayanan, P. Nalayini and B. Dhara Jothi). |
| 44. | Studies on population dynamics of cotton pests and their enemies in the cotton ecosystem. | (K. Natarajan and B.Dharajothi) |
| 45. | Studies on the host plant relationship and development of resistant/tolerant varieties to insect pests of cotton. | (T. Surulivelu, K. Natarajan and S. Manickam) Pl-89/6-ICR-H10-0430 |
| 46. | Studies on the role and effect of insecticides in cotton ecosystem. | T. Surulivelu and K. Natarajan) Pl-89/4- ICR- H10/0430 |
| 47. | Studies on bioecology and management of cotton stem weevil Pempherulus affinis Faust. | (B. Dhara jothi and T. Surulivelu) Pl-2001/1-ICR-H10/0430 |
| 48. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases of cotton. | (P. Chidambararn, A. Karman, K.N. Gururajan and N. Gopalakrishnan). Pl-89/3-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 49. | Studies on soil borne diseases of cotton. | (Kannan, A, K.N.Gururajan and N. Gopalakrishnan). Pl- 89/1-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 50. | Studies on bacterial blight of cotton. | (Kannan,A, P.Chidambaram and K. N. Gururajan). |
| 51. | Physiology of fibre growth and development. | (A. H. Prakash, S.E.S.A. Khader, N. Gopalakrishnan and K.B. Hebbar) P1-95/ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 52. | Identification and utilization of adaptive responses to abiotic stress in cultivated species of cotton. | (S.E.S.A. Khader, N. Gopalakrishnan and K.N.Gururajan). P195/1-ICR-60/0430 |
| 53. | Studies on the response of elevated carbon-di-oxide on physiology and productivity. | (S.E.S.A. Khader and N. Gopalakrishnan). PI-92/1-ICRF-60/0430 |
| 54. | Callus induction and growth measure or apparent stress tolerance to screen cotton genotypes for drought / tolerance. | |
| 55. | Studies on biochemical mechanisms of resistance to bollworm of cotton. | (N.Gopalakrishnan and T.Surulivelu) Pl- 89/1-ICR/F60/0430 |
| 56. | Studies on development biochemistry of cotton pest / disease interaction. | (N. Gopalakrishnan, T. Surulivelu, K. Natarajan and P. Chidambaram) PI-97/1-ICR-F60/0430 |
| 57. | Source sink alteration with reference to flower induction as a tool to improve physiological efficiency and productivity in cotton. | (A. H. Prakash and N. Gopalakrishnan) |
| 58. | Role of women in cotton based cropping system of Tamil Nadu. | |
| Regional Station, Sirsa | ||
| 59. | Evaluation of parents in Gossypium hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions. | (O. P. Tuteja) |
| 60. | Development of varieties and hybrids (MS based) of medium staple length in Gossypium arboreum L. | (Surender Kumar) |
| 61. | Development of male sterility based hybrids of G.hirsutum for north India. | (O.P.Tuteja, D.Monga and P.Jeyakumar) |
| 62. | Studies on seed technological aspects of hybrids and varietal seed production under north zone. | R. A. Meena, O.P. Tuteja and D. Monga). |
| 63. | Evaluation and refinement of IPM module for irrigated cotton in north zone. | (P.Jeyakumar, D. Monga and S.K.Banerjee). |
| 64. | Studies on cotton leaf curl virus disease and development of resistant varieties and hybrids for its management. | (D.Monga, O. P. Tuteja, R.A. Meena , S. K. Verma and P. Jeyakumar). |
| 65. | Collection, conservation, evaluation and maintenance of genetic resources | (R.A. Meena). |
| Externally Funded Projects | ||
| 66. | Development of sensitive molecular diagnostic tools for rapid detection and differentiation of races of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum. | (C.D.Mayee, Sheo Raj and M.K.Meshram). |
| 67. | Sustainable control of the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera in small scale production systems. | (K.R.Kranthi) NRI/ICAR/CFC/ICAC/14 |
| AP Cess Fund | ||
| 68. | Use of entomopathogenic nematodes for biological control of insect pests of cotton. | (Nandini Gokte – Narkhedkar and S.K.Banerjee) |
| 69. | Identification and quantification of constraints, risk and policy impacts in cotton cultivation. | (P. Ramasundaram and H. L. Gajbhiye) |
| 70. | Studies on the effect of insecticide on cotton plants and their interactions with American Bollworm Helicoverpa ormigera (Hubner) and its parasitoid Campoletus chlorideae Uchida | (S.Vennila and M.Chakrabarthy |
| National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Mission Mode | ||
| CP-MM 1: | Development of Hybrid Crop-Cotton | |
| MM III 17: | Development of weather based forewarning systems for crop pests and diseases- cotton. | |
| PB MM: | Survey/ exploration, collection, evaluation, characterisation, conservation and utilisation of global collection of Gossypium species for sustained production and productivity. | |
| Bt transgenic: | Bt. Transgenic for insect resistance – Cotton, Pigeonpea and Rice. | |
| II. Irrigated Agro- Ecosystem | ||
| PSR 4: | Studies on efficacy of bioinoculants in cotton-wheat based production system | |
| PSR24: | Socio economic analysis and characterisation of cotton-based cropping systems | |
| PSR 33: | Evaluation of tillage, residue and nutrient management practices for cotton-wheat system | |
| PSR 26: | Control of leaf curl viral disease in cotton and development of protocol for mass multiplication of predators, parasites and insect pathogens | |
| PSR 27: | Evaluation and identification of suitable pest tolerant compact cottons amenable to mechanical harvesting. | |
| PSR 36: | Adoption and refinement of cotton picker and cleaning system | |
| IVLP TAR 18: | Technology assessment and refinement ( TAR ) of irrigated Agro Ecosystem for Coimbatore Region TN | |
| III. Rainfed Cotton Production System (RCPS) | ||
| RCPS-I | Agro economic characterisation and constraint analysis of rainfed cotton based production systems in relation to soil, rainfall and socio economic factors | |
| RCPS-2 | Optimising nutrient supply in relation to moisture availability for enhanced productivity and stability of rainfed cotton based production system | |
| RCPS-3 | Assessment of Gossypol content in cotton Germplasm | |
| RCPS-4 | Delineating the efficient productive zones for Cotton production system using GIS based crop models | |
| RCPS-5 | Rainwater conservation, harvesting and recycling / recharging techniques for enhanced productivity of cotton based cropping system | |
| RCPS-7 | Promotion of productive high quality G. arboreum cotton to meet the needs of marginal cultivators of rainfed ecosystem vis-a-vis textile industry | |
| RCPS-8 | Characterisation and identification of productive and high quality cotton species/ genotypes including G. herbaceum for different rainfed agro-ecological situations adopting suitable approaches through farmers participatory programmes | |
| RCPS-9 | Develop and evaluate production technology for the indigenous cotton of NE Region | |
| RCPS-10 | Development of Bt. Transgenic diploid cotton | |
| RCPS-11 | Impact of tillage, land treatment and organic residue management on soil health, drainage and crop productivity of rainfed cotton based system | |
| IVLP- TAR 15 | Technology assessment and refinement of rainfed cotton based production system in Nagpur district through institute village linkage programme under rainfed Agro Eco-system. | |
| IV. Agro Ecosystem (Coastal) | ||
| PSR-16 | Exploitation of G. herbaceum cotton for improving agricultural output and economy of the coastal agro ecosystem | |
| V. Competitive Grant Programme | ||
| CGP-I | Induction of para nodules in cotton with N2 (nitrogen) fixing bacteriurn Azorhizobium Caulinodans. | |
| Technology Mission on Cotton (TMC) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project No. | Name of the Project | Name of the Project Leader and Associate(s) |
| MM 1.1 | Development of diploid cotton cultivars with high fibre quality | CCPI Punit Mohan, SK Verma |
| Technology Mission on Cotton (TMC) | ||
| Proj.Code | Project Name | Centre |
| MMA-l | Identification and development of promising genotypes from introgressed materials | N C S |
| MMA-2 | Identification and development of diploid cotton with high yield and fibre quality suitable for high speed spinning | N C S |
| MMA-3 | Characterisation of plant ideotypes suitable for different agroclimatic zones | N C S |
| MMA-4 | Improvement of medium long and extra long staple fibre quality suitable for high speed spinning | N C S |
| MMA-5 | Quantitative and qualitative improvement of cotton seed oil | N C S |
| MMA-6 | Overcoming incompatibility barriers in interspecific hybridisation | N C |
| MMB-1 | Maintenance of genetic purity of released varieties and parents of hybrids | N C S |
| MMB-2 | Molecular characterisation of released varieties and parents of hybrids | N |
| MMB-3 | Pre and post harvest management techniques for the improvement of seed quality | NCS |
| MMC-1 | Nutrient dynamics in cotton and establishment of critical limits of macro and micro nutrients | N |
| MMC-2 | Evaluation of bioi no cuI ants including VAM & PSB for eco-friendly and economical nutrient management | NC |
| MMC-3 | Evaluation of soil site and series suitability for cotton based cropping system | N |
| MMD-1 | Methodologies for production of regional level cotton yield by incorporating remote sensing, GIS and crop models | NC |
| MMD-2 | Mechanisation of tillage, planting, interculture and plant protection operations in cotton cultivation | N |
| MMD-3 | Development of precision farming techniques for higher productivity | C |
| MME-1 | Evaluation of location specific IPM modules for eco-friendly and sustainable cotton production | N C S |
| MME-2 | Development of pest and disease forecasting system | N C S |
| MME-3 | Diagnostic tools for differentiation of biotypes/races in pathogens and insect pests | N C S |
| MME-4 | Development of efficient strains of biocontrol agents through molecular techniques | N C |
| MMG-1 | Technology evaluation, assessment and refinement | N C S |
| MMH-1 | National Cotton Informatics and Documentation System | N C |
| MMH-2 | Monitoring and Coordination Cell | N |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| Crop Improvement | ||
| 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of genetic resources. | (V.V. Singh and Punit Mohan) Pl-86/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 2. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in cotton. | (Suman Bala Singh and N.K.Perumal) PI-88/I-ICR-F30/0430 |
| 3. | Conservation of wild species of Gossvpium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated cottons. | (Vinita Gotmare, M.K. Meshram, S.Vennila, G.Balasubramani and K.B.Hebbar) Pl-86/2-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 4. | Breeding for high yielding and long staple genotypes of arboreum cotton with high fibre strength. | (Punit Mohan and P. Singh) PI-2000/1-1CR-F30/0430 |
| 5. | Breeding cotton genotypes suitable for cultivation in shallow soils | (VN.Waghmare, Punit Mohan, K.S.Bhaskar and N.K.Perumal) P1-2000/2-ICR-F30/0430 |
| 6. | Improvement of seed yield and its quality in cotton hybrids and varieties. | (R.K.Deshmukh, V. Santhy. M.R.K.Rao and Phundan Singh) |
| Biotechnology | ||
| 7. | Development of tissue culture protocols for use in breeding and genetic transformation. | (S.B. Nandeshwar and A.B. Dongre) |
| 8. | Evaluation of Cotton germplasm through molecular techniques. | (A.B. Dongre, J. Amudha, S.B. Nandeshwar, G. Balasubramani and V. V. Singh). |
| Crop Production | ||
| 9. | Studies on use of harvested rain water for recycling at critical stages of rainfed cotton for augmenting its production in vertisols | (K.S .Bhaskar) |
| 10. | Studies on water use efficiency in rainfed cotton through drip irrigation in vertisol. | (K.S.Bhaskar, Jagvir Singh, A.R.Raju and G. Majumdar) |
| 11. | Studies on long term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient balance and sustainability of cotton based cropping systems. | (Jagvir Singh, and Blaise) |
| 12. | Tillage and crop residue effects on soil nutrient and cotton crop behaviour. | (Blaise, C.D.Ravindran and N.Goktearkhedkar). |
| 13. | Development of bullock drawn seed drill cum planter for cotton sowing in vertisols. | (G. Majumdar) |
| 14. | Weather based models for cotton yield forecasting in the intensively cotton growing districts of Marathawada and Vidarbha regions. | (C.D.Ravindran) |
| Crop Protection | ||
| 15. | Screening of cotton germplasm against key pests to find out morphological and biochemical basis of resistance. | T.V. Kathane and Sandhya Kranthi) Pl-93/1-ICR-H10/0430 |
| 16. | Biochemical basis of induction of defense related proteins in cotton against the gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera. | S. Kranthi and S.B. Nandeshwar) Pl-93/1-ICR-F-60/0430 |
| 17. | Interaction effects of cultivars, agrotechniques, insect pests and entomophages in cotton ecosystem. | (S.Vennila) Pl-94/1-ICR-H10/0430 |
| 18. | Estimation of losses due to major pests of cotton. | (S. K. Banerjee) Pl-96/1-ICR-H10/0430 |
| 19. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton. | (Sheo Raj, N.K.Taneja and V.V.Singh) Pl-89/1-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 20. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton. | (PM.Mukewar) PI-89/3-ICR-H.20/0430 |
| 21. | Studies on evolution of races of Xanthomon.as axonopodis pv. malvacearum (Xam) and utilization of UVS in identification of resistant sources. | (M.K.Meshram & Sheo Raj) Pl-92/1-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 22. | Evaluation of cotton germplasrn against Alternaria and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases. | (N.K.Taneja) Pl-93/2-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 23. | Effect of mix-micra-antagonist on control of cotton foliar diseases. | (R.C.Ukey) Pl-94/1-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 24. | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes associated with cotton. | (Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar and S.K. Banerjee) Pl-96/2-ICR-H10/0430 |
| Plant Physiology and Biochemistry | ||
| 25. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfed conditions. | |
| 26. | Physiological studies on abiotic stress with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton. | |
| 27. | Physiological and biochemical basis of salinity tolerance in cotton plants. | |
| 28. | Physiological and Biochemical adaptation of cotton plant to waterlogging. | |
| 29. | Effect of insecticides on secondary metabolites in cotton. | |
| 30. | Source-sink alteration with reference to flower induction as a tool to improve physiological efficiency and productivity in cotton. | |
| Extension & Economics | ||
| 31. | A study on structure of agriculture and social dynamics of cotton production. | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye). |
| 32. | A study on technology adoption behaviour of cotton growers : Structural perspective. | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye). |
| 33. | Economic analysis of cotton cultivation in India. | (P Ramasundaram and H L Gajbhiye) PI-94/l-ICR-EIO/0430 |
| 34. | Impact of cotton front-line demonstrations on technological advancement of cotton growers. | (S.M.Wasnik, H.L.Gajbhiye and Usha Rani). |
| Regional Station, Coimbatore | ||
| 35. | Development of early high yielding intra hirsutum hybrids. | (K.N. Gururajan and S. Manickam) Pl-75/2-ICR-F-30/0430 |
| 36. | Breeding G.hirsutum cotton varieties with new plant types-Development of medium staple varieties. | (K.N. Gururajan and S. Manickam) P1-89/2-ICR-F30/0430 |
| 37. | Development of extra long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin. | (S. Manickam and K.N. Gururajan) Pl-89/1-ICR-F30/0430 |
| 38. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cotton. | (S.Manickam and K.N. Gururajan). P1-89/3-ICR-F30/0430 |
| 39. | Maintenance and evaluation of cotton germplasm. | (S. Manickam) |
| 40. | Inter-specific and inter-racial hybridization and gene transfer in Gossypium. | (S. Manickam) P1-89/6-ICR-F30-0430 |
| 41. | Development, maintenance and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid cotton seed production and fertility restoration in cotton. | (S. Manickam) Pl-89/S-ICR-F30-0430 |
| 42. | Studies on viability, vigour and longevity of cotton seeds. | (K. Rathinavel, P. Chidarnbararn and K. Natarajan). Pl-97/1-ICR-F -25/0430. |
| 43. | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of NPK and FYM on the physicochemical properties of soil and its relations to yield and nutrient uptake of cotton in fixed crop rotation. | (P. Nalayini) Pl-85/1-ICR-F 25/0430 |
| 44. | Studies on the response of elevated carbon-di-oxide on physiology and productivity. | |
| 45. | Identification and utilization of adaptive responses to abiotic stress in cultivated species of cotton. | |
| 46. | Physiology of fibre growth and development. | |
| 47. | Callus induction and growth measure or apparent stress tolerance to screen cotton genotypes for drought / tolerance. | |
| 48. | Studies on biochemical mechanisms of resistance to bollworm of cotton. | |
| 49. | Studies on development Biochemistry of cotton pest/ Disease interaction. | |
| 50. | Studies on the role and effect of insecticides in cotton ecosystem. | (T. Surulivelu and K. Natarajan) Pl-89/4-ICR-H10/0430 |
| 51. | Studies on the host plant relationship and development of resistant/tolerant varieties to insect pests of cotton. | (T. Surulivelu, K.Natarajan and S. Manickam) Pl-89/6-ICR-H10/0430: |
| 52. | Studies on population dynamics of cotton pests and their enemies. | K. Natarajan and B. Ohara Jothi ) PI-72/l-ICR-H10/0430 |
| 53. | Studies on Biology and management of cotton stem weevil Pempherulus affinis. | B. Dharajothi and T. Surulivelu) Pl-2001/1-ICR-H-10/0430 |
| 54. | Bio ecological Studies in Pink Bollworm. | |
| 55. | Studies on soil borne diseases of cotton. | (A Karman, K. N. Gururajan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1- 89/1- ICR- H20/0430 |
| 56. | Studies on Bacterial Blight of cotton. | (A. Karman. P. Chidambaram and K.N. Gururajan). Pl-89/2-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 57. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases of cotton. | (P. Chidambaram, A. Kannan, K.N. Gururajan and N. GopaJakrishnan). Pl-89/3-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 58. | Role of Women in cotton based cropping system of Tamil Nadu. | |
| Regional Station. Sirsa | ||
| 59. | Evaluation of parents in Gossvpium hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions. | (O. P. Tuteja) Pl-85/2-ICR-F30/0430 |
| 60. | Identification and development of G.arboreum cotton for high yield, long staple with fibre strength for high speed spinning. | Surender Kumar and O.P.Tuteja) |
| 61. | Development of male sterility based hybrids for north India. | (O. P. Tuteja, D.Monga and P. Jeyakurnar). |
| 62. | Studies on seed technological aspects of hybrids and varietal seed production under north zone. | (R. A. Meena, D.Monga and O.P.Tuteja) |
| 63. | Evaluation and refinement of IPM module for irrigated cotton in north zone. | (P. Jeyakumar, D.Monga and S.K.Baneljee). |
| 64. | Studies on cotton leaf curl virus disease and development of resistant varieties and hybrids for its management. | (D.Monga, O.P.Tuteja, P.Jeyakumar, R.A.Meena and Surender Kumar ). |
| 65. | Collection, conservation, evaluation and maintenance of genetic resources. | (R. A.Meena, D.Monga. and P.Jeyakumar) |
| Externally Funded Projects | ||
| 66. | Development of sensitive molecular diagnostic tools for rapid detection and differentiation of races of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum. | |
| 67. | Sustainable control of the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera in small scale production systems. | |
| AP Cess Fund | ||
| 68. | Use of entomopathogenic nematodes for biological control of insect pests of cotton. | |
| National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Mission Mode | |||
| MM 1: | Development of Hybrid Crops-Cotton. | ||
| MM 2: | Development of weather based forewarning systems for crop pests and diseases – cotton. | ||
| MM 3: | Sustainable management of plant biodiversity-Cotton. | ||
| MM 4: | Bt. Transgenic for insect resistance- Cotton, Pigeonpea and Rice. | ||
| II. Irrigated Agro-Ecosystem | |||
| PSR 4: | Studies on efficacy of bioinculants in cotton-wheat based production system. | ||
| PSR 24: | Socio economic analysis and characterisation of cotton-based cropping systems. | ||
| PSR 33: | Evaluation of tillage, residue and nutrient management practices for cotton-wheat system. | ||
| PSR 26: | Control of leaf curl viral disease in cotton and development of protocol for mass multiplication of predators, parasites and insect pathogens. | ||
| PSR 27: | Evaluation and identification of suitable pest tolerant compact cottons amenable to mechanical harvesting. | ||
| PSR 36: | Adoption and refinement of cotton picker and cleaning system. | ||
| TAR: | Technology assessment and refinement (TAR) of irrigated Agro Ecosystem for Coimbatore Region TN. | ||
| III. Rainfed Cotton Production System (RCPS) | |||
| RCPS I: | Agro economic characterisation and constraint analysis of rainfed cotton based production systems in relation to soil, rainfall and socio economic factors. | ||
| RCPS2: | Optimising nutrient supply in relation to moisture availability for enhanced productivity and stability of rainfed cotton based production system. | ||
| RCPS3: | Assessment of Gossypol content in cotton Germplasm. | ||
| RCPS4: | Delineating the efficient productive zones for Cotton production system using GIS based crop models. | ||
| RCPS5: | Rainwater conservation, harvesting and recycling/recharging techniques for enhanced productivity of cotton based cropping system. | ||
| RCPS7: | Promotion of productive high quality G. arboreum cotton to meet the needs of marginal cultivators of rainfed ecosystem vis-a-vis textile industry. | ||
| RCPS8: | Characterisation and identification of productive and high quality cotton species/genotypes including G. herbaceum for different rainfed agro-ecological situations adopting suitable approaches through farmers participatory programmes. | ||
| RCPS9: | Develop and evaluate production technology for the indigenous cotton of NE Region. | ||
| RCPS 10: | Development of Bt. transgenic diploid cotton. | ||
| RCPS 11: | Impact of tillage, land treatment & organic residue management on soil health, drainage & crop, productivity of rainfed cotton based system. | ||
| ROPS I0: | Identification of research gaps in inter-cropping systems under rainfed conditions in India. | ||
| IVLP: | Technology assessment and refinement of rainfed cotton based production system in Nagpur district through institute village linkage programme under rainfed Agro Eco-system. | ||
| IV. Agro Ecosystem (Coastal) | |||
| PSRC 16: | Exploitation of C. herbaceum cotton for improving agricultural output and economy of the coastal agro ecosystem. | ||
| V. Competitive Grant Programme | |||
| CGPI: | Induction of para nodules in cotton with N2 (nitrogen) fixing bacterium Azorhirobium caulinodans. | ||
| Technology Mission on Cotton (TMC) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Project No. | Name of the Project | Name of the Project Leader and Associate(s) |
| MMA-l | Identification and development of promising genotypes from introgressed materials. | Nagpur Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MMA-2 | Identification and development of diploid cotton with high yield and fibre quality suitable for high speed spinning. | Nagpur Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MMA-3 | Characterisation of plant ideotypes suitable for different agroclimatic zones. | Nagpur Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MMA-4 | Improvement of medium long and extra long staple fibre quality suitable for high speed spinning. | Nagpur Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MMA-5 | Quantitative and qualitative improvement of cotton seed oil. | Nagpur Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MMA-6 | Overcoming incompatibility barriers in interspecific hybridisation. | Nagpur Coimbatore |
| MMB-l | Maintenance of genetic purity of released varieties and parents of hybrids | Nagpur Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MMB-2 | Molecular characterisation of released varieties and parents of hybrids. | Nagpur |
| MMB-3 | Pre and post harvest management techniques for the improvement of seed quality. | Nagpur Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MMC-l | Nutrient dynamics in cotton and establishment of critical limits of macro and micro nutrients. | Nagpur |
| MMC-2 | Evaluation of bioinoculants including VAM & PSB for ceo-friendly and economical nutrient management. | Nagpur Coimbatore |
| MMC-3 | Evaluation of soil site and series suitability for cotton based cropping system. | Nagpur |
| MMD-l | Methodologies for production of regional level cotton yield by incorporating remote sensing, GIS and crop models. | Nagpur Coimbatore |
| MMD-2 | Mechanisation of tillage, planting, interculture and plant protection operations in cotton cultivation. | Nagpur |
| MMD-3 | Development of precision farming techniques for higher productivity. | Coimbatore |
| MME-l | Evaluation of location specific IPM modules for ceo-friendly and sustainable cotton production. | Nagpur Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MME-2 | Development of pest and disease forecasting System. | Nagpur Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MME-3 | Diagnostic tools for differentiation of biotypes / races in pathogens and insect pests. | Nagpur Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MME-4 | Development of efficient strains of biocontrol agents through molecular techniques. | Nagpur Coimbatore |
| MMG-l | Technology evaluation, assessment and refinement. | Nagpur Coimbatore Sirsa |
| MMH-l | National Cotton Informatics and Documentation System. | Nagpur Coimbatore |
| MMH-2 | Monitoring and Coordination Cell. | Nagpur |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of genetic resources of three cultivated species of Gossypium | (V.V.Singh and Punit Mohan). P1-86/ 1-ICR -F30/0430 |
| 2. | Genetic improvement of cotton seed oil content and quality with earliness and fibre productivity | (R.G.Dani). PI-84/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 3. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated cotton including the application of tissue culture | (Vinita Gotmare, M.K.Meshram, S.Vennila, G.Balasubramani and K.B.Hebbar). P1-86/1-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 4. | Breeding for high yielding, long staple genotypes of G. arboreum cotton with high fibre strength | (Punit Mohan and P.Singh). P1-2000/ICR-F30/0430. |
| 5. | Genetical and anatomical studies for drought tolerance in cotton (G. hirsutum) | (Suman Bala Singh and N.K. Perumal). PI-88/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 6. | Induced mutations for improving adaptability and yield attributes with reference to G. barbadense cv. suvin and G.arboreum cv. YI | (VN.Waghmare and K.N.Gururajan). P1-95/ICR-F25/0430. |
| 7. | Breeding cotton genotypes suitable for cultivation in shallow soils | (VN.Waghmare, Punit Mohan, K.S.Bhaskar and N.K.Perumal). P1-2000/ICR-F30/0430. |
| 8. | Improvement of upland cotton for GOT and fibre properties through population improvement approaches | (VN.Waghmare, Vinita Gotmare and Phundan Singh). PI-2000/ICR-F30/0430. |
| 9. | Improvement of seed yield and its quality in hybrids and varieties | (R.K.Deshmukh). |
| 10. | Adhoc trial: Evaluation of cotton genotypes for low and recommended input condition | (R.K.Deshmukh). |
| 11. | NATP – MM: Development of hybrid crops – cotton | (C.D.Mayee, Suman Bala Singh, P.Singh, Vinita Gotmare, .K.Taneja, M.K.Meshram and S.Vennila). |
| 12. | RCPS-7: Promotion of productive high quality Gossypium arboreum cotton to meet the needs of marginal cultivators of rainfed ecosystem vis-à-vis textile industry | (VN.Waghmare). |
| 13. | RCPS-8: Characterization and identification of productive and high quality cotton species / genotypes and cultivation practices suitable for different agro-ecological situation through farmers participatory programmes | (Vinita Gotmare). |
| 14. | Plant Biodiversity-survey / exploration, collection, evaluation, characterization,conservation and utilization of global collection of Gossypium species for sustained production and productivity | (V.V. Singh, Punit Mohan and Nandini Gokte Narkhedkar). |
| 15. | PSR-27: Evaluation and identification of suitable pest tolerant compact cottons amenable to mechanical harvesting | (S K Banerjee and V.V.Singh). |
| 16. | Molecular evaluation of cotton germplasm | (A. B. Dongre, S.B.Nandeshwar, V. V. Singh, J.Amudha and G.Balasubramani). |
| 17. | Development of tissue culture protocol for use in breeding and genetic transformation | (S.B. Nandeshwar and A. B. Dongre). PI-91/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 18. | NATP (MM): Development of Bt transgenic cotton | (A.B.Dongre, S. B. Nandeshwar, Keshav Kranti and G. Balasubramani). |
| 19. | RCPS 10: Development of Bt transgenic diploid cotton against bollworms | (S B Nandeshwar and A.B.Dongre). |
| 20. | CGP-I: Induction of para nodules in cotton plant with nitrogen fixing bacterium Azorhizobium caulinodans | (G. Balasubramani and J.Amudha). |
| 21. | Studies on use of harvested rain water for recycling at critical stages of rainfed cotton for augmenting its production in vertisols | (K.S.Bhaskar). |
| 22. | Studies on the long term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient balance and sustainability of cotton based cropping systems | (Jagvir Singh and Blaise). |
| 23. | Tillage and crop residue effects on soil, nutrient and cotton crop behaviour | (Blaise, C.D.Ravindran and N. Gokte – Narkhedkar). |
| 24. | Development of bullock drawn seed drill cum planter for cotton sowing in vertisols | (G.Majumdar). |
| 25. | Studies on water use efficiency (WUE) of harvested rain water, through drip irrigation and fertigation | (K.S.Bhaskar, A.R.Raju, Jagvir Singh and G.Majumdar). |
| 26. | Adhoc trials: Weather-based models for cotton yield forecasting in the intensively cotton growing districts of Marathwada and Vidarbha regions. | (C.D.Ravindran) |
| 27. | Adhoc trials : Evaluation of agronomic requirements of GMS hybrid in rainfed condition in shallow soils | (A. Ravinder Raju). |
| 28. | Adhoc trials :Evaluation of Prometryne in rainfed cotton | (A.Ravinder Raju). |
| 29. | Adhoc trials :Evaluation of poultry manures as a component of INM in rainfed and irrigated cotton in shallow soils | (A.Ravinder Raju). |
| 30. | ROPS-10 : Identification of research gaps in intercropping system under rainfed conditions in India. | (M.R.K.Rao and Blaise) |
| 31. | RCPS-2 : Optimising nutrient supply in relation to moisture for enhanced productivity and stability of rainfed cotton based production system | (Jagvir Singh and Blaise). |
| 32. | RCPS-10: Impact of tillage, land treatment and organic residue management on productivity and soil health of cotton based systems in rainfed region | (Blaise and G. Majumdar). |
| 33. | RCPS-5: Rain water conservation, harvesting and recycling/recharging techniques for enhanced productivity of cotton based system | (K.S.Bhaskar, S.M.Wasnik, A.R.Raju and G.Majumdar). |
| 34. | PSR-33: Evaluation of tillage, residue and nutrient management practices for cotton-wheat system | (K.S.Bhaskar, Jagvir Singh, O.P.Tuteja, G.Majumdar, Blaise and S.M.Wasnik). |
| 35. | PSR-36: Adoption and refinement of cotton picker and cleaning system | (G.Majumdar). |
| 36. | PSR-4: Studies on the efficacy of bio-inoculants in cotton-wheat production system | (A.Ravinder Raju, D. Monga and M.K.Meshram). |
| 37. | RCPS-9: Develop and evaluate production technologies for the indigenous cottons of North- East region | (A. Ravinder Raju, V. N. Waghmare, M. K. Meshram, K. S. Bhaskar, G. Majumdar, and S.M. Wasnik). |
| 38. | Screening of cotton germplasm against key pests to find out morphological and biochemical basis of resistance | (T. V. Kathane and Sandhya Kranthi). P1-93/1-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 39. | Biochemical basis of induction of defense related proteins in cotton againt the gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera | (Sandhya Kranthi and S.B. andeshwar). P1-93/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 40. | Interaction effects of cultivars, agrotechniques, insect pests and entomophages in cotton ecosystem | (S.Vennila and C.D.Ravindran). P1-94/1- ICR -H10/0430. |
| 41. | Estimation of loss by major insect pests in rainfed cotton | (S. K. Banerjee). PI -96/I-ICR-H.10/0430 |
| 42. | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes associated with cotton | (Nandini Gokte- Narkhedkar and S.K. Banerjee). PI-96/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 43. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton | (Sheo Raj, N.K.Taneja and V.V.Singh). PI-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 44. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton | (P.M. Mukewar). PI-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 45. | Studies on evolution of races of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum (Xam) and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant sources | (M.K.Meshram and Sheo Raj). P1-92/1-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 46. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton and development of resistant breeding material | (S.T.Tembhurnikar). PI-92/2-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 47. | RCPS-9: Develop and evaluate production technologies for the indigenous cottons of North- East region | (A. Ravinder Raju, V. N. Waghmare, M. K. Meshram, K. S. Bhaskar, G. Majumdar, and S.M. Wasnik). |
| 48. | Screening of cotton germplasm against key pests to find out morphological and biochemical basis of resistance | (T. V. Kathane and Sandhya Kranthi). P1-93/1-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 49. | Biochemical basis of induction of defense related proteins in cotton againt the gram pod borer Helicoverpa armigera | (Sandhya Kranthi and S.B. andeshwar). P1-93/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 50. | Interaction effects of cultivars, agrotechniques, insect pests and entomophages in cotton ecosystem | (S.Vennila and C.D.Ravindran). P1-94/1- ICR -H10/0430. |
| 51. | Estimation of loss by major insect pests in rainfed cotton | (S. K. Banerjee). PI -96/I-ICR-H.10/0430 |
| 52. | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes associated with cotton | (Nandini Gokte- Narkhedkar and S.K. Banerjee). PI-96/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 53. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton | (Sheo Raj, N.K.Taneja and V.V.Singh). PI-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 54. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton | (P.M. Mukewar). PI-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 55. | Studies on evolution of races of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum (Xam) and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant sources | (M.K.Meshram and Sheo Raj). P1-92/1-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 56. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton and development of resistant breeding material | (S.T.Tembhurnikar). PI-92/2-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 57. | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and race specificity in Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum (Xam) and molecular characterization of antagonists of Xam | (P.K.Chakrabarty, Sheo Raj and M.K.Meshram). PI-93/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 58. | Evaluation of cotton germplasm against Alternaria and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases | (N.K.Taneja). PI-93/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 59. | Ad-hoc: Testing of new molecules (fungicides) | (N.K.Taneja and Sheo Raj). |
| 60. | Effect of mix-micro-antagonists on control of cotton foliar diseases | (R.C.Ukey). P1-94/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 61. | RCPS-4 :Delineating the efficient production zones for the cotton system using GIS based crop models | (S.Vennila and K B Hebbar). |
| 62. | Use of entomopathogenic nematodes for biological control of insect pests of cotton | (N. Gokte-Narkhedkar and S.K.Banerjee). |
| 63. | ICAR Adhoc research scheme-Areawide implementation of IRM/IPM strategies through farmers participation. | Nagpur : (S.K.Banerjee and K.R.Kranthi) Sirsa : (D.Monga and PJeyakumar) Coimbatore : (T. Surulivelu) |
| 64. | Adhoc Scheme (NCIPM)-Development of cotton diseases and pest data base and reporting system and establishment of National IPM Network | (K. Natarajan). |
| 65. | Externally funded projects-DBT Project Development of sensitive molecular diagnostic tool for rapid detection of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum (Xam) strains and differentiation of its races | (P.K.Chakrabarty and Sheo Raj ). |
| 66. | ICAR/NRI/ICAC/CFC-14-Sustainable control of the cotton bollworm Helicoverpa armigera in small scale production systems | (K.R.Kranthi and Sandhya Kranthi). |
| 67. | Collaborative Project with BARC Adhoc : Research on pheromones from BARC for fhe three bollworms | (T.P.Rajendran) |
| 68. | Development of diagnostic tools for differentiation of biotypes / races in insect pests and pathogens | (Sandhya Kranthi). |
| 69. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfed conditions | (M.R.K.Rao and N. K.Perumal). |
| 70. | Physiological studies on abiotic stress with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton | (N.K.Perumal and M.Chakrabarty). P1.89/ICR-F-60/0430. |
| 71. | Physiological and biochemical basis of salinity tolerance in cotton plants | (K.B. Hebbar and M.R.K.Rao). |
| 72. | Adaptation of cotton plant to waterlogging | (K.B.Hebbar). |
| 73. | Source-sink alteration with reference to flower induction as a tool to improve physiological efficiency and productivity in cotton | (K.B.Hebbar). |
| 74. | Adhoc Trial: Effect of insecticides on secondary metabolites in cotton | (M. Chakrabarty and N.K.perumal). |
| 75. | RCPS – 3: Assessment of gossypol content in cotton germplasm | (M. Chakrabarty and K.B.Hebbar). |
| 76. | Collaborative project with NBSS & LUP Growth and yield modelling of cotton | (MRK Rao and K.B.Hebbar) |
| 77. | Economic analysis of cotton cultivation in India | (P.Ramasundaram and H.L.Gajbhiye). PI-94/1-ICR-E10/0430. |
| 78. | A study on structure of agriculture and social dynamics of cotton production | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye). |
| 79. | A study on technology adoption behaviour of cotton growers : Structural perspective | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye). |
| 80. | Impact of cotton front-line Demonstrations on technology adoption of cotton growers | (S.M. Wasnik, H. Gajbhiye and S. Usha Rani). |
| 81. | PSR-24: Socio-economic characterisation of cotton based cropping systems | (P. Ramasundaram, D.Blaise and M Sabesh). |
| 82. | RCPS-I: Agro-economic characterisation and constraint analysis of rainfed cotton based production system in relation to rainfall, soil and socio -economic factors | (P.Ramasundaram and N.K. Perumal). |
| 83. | Coimbatore | |
| 84. | Development of high yielding intra hirsutum hybrids | (K.N. Gururajan and S. Manickam). P1-75/2-ICR-F-30/0430. |
| 85. | Breeding new G.hirsutum varieties with new plant types – Development of medium staple varieties | (K. N. Gururajan and S. Manickam). P1-89/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 86. | Development of extra long staple, high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wide adaptability | (S. Manickam and K.N. Gururajan). PI-89/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 87. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cotton | (S. Manickam and K. N. Gururajan). P1-89/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 88. | Maintenance and evaluation of cotton germplasm | (S. Manickam). |
| 89. | Development, maintenance and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid seed cotton and fertility restoration in cotton | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/5-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 90. | Inter specific and inter racial hybridization and gene transfer in Gossypium | (T.Gunaseelan). P1-89/6-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 91. | Studies on Viability, vigour and longevity of cotton seeds | (K. Rathinavel, P. Chidambaram and K. Natarajan) P1-97/ I-ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 92. | Investigations on the economics and efficiency of drip irrigation as compared to the conventional irrigation | (K. Shanmugham and P. Nalayini). |
| 93. | Testing new herbicides for their weed control efficiency in irrigated cotton | (K. Shanmugham and K. Nalayini). |
| 94. | Studies on the influence of micronutrients in the presence or absence of FYM/Compost under varying levels of NPK application on the yield and quality of cotton under irrigated conditions | (K.Shanmugham). |
| 95. | Studies on the long-term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient balance, soil physicochemical properties and sustainability of cotton based cropping system | (K.Shanmugham). P1-85/1- ICR-F 25/0430. |
| 96. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in the cotton eco-system | (K. Natarajan and B. Dharajothi) P1-72/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 97. | Studies on the host-plant relationship and identification of resistant genotypes to insect pests of cotton | (T. Surulivelu, K. Natarajan and S. Manickam). P1-89/6-ICR -H10/0430. |
| 98. | Studies on the role of insecticides in cotton ecosystem | (T. Surulivelu and K. Natarajan). P1-89/4-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 99. | Ad-hoc trial: Field and laboratory studies with Bt – cotton | (T. Surulivelu). |
| 100. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases | (P. Chidambaram, A. Kannan, K.N. Gururajan and N. Gopalakrishnan) P1-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 101. | Studies on soil borne diseases of cotton | (A Kannan , K. . Gururajan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/1- ICR- H20/ 0430. |
| 102. | Studies on bacterial blight of cotton | (A. Kannan, P. Chidambaram and K.N. Gururajan). PI-89-2/ICR-H20/0430. |
| 103. | Response of elevated carbon dioxide on physiology and productivity attributes of cotton genotypes | (S.E.S.A. Khader and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1-92/1 -ICR-F60/0430. |
| 104. | Identification and utilization of adaptive response to abiotic stress in cultivated species of cotton | (S.E.S.A. Khader, N. Gopalakrishnan, K. Venugopal and K.N. Gururajan). P1-95/1-ICR/0430. |
| 105. | Physiology of fibre growth and development | (A.R. Prakash, S.E.S.A. Khader, N. Gopalakrishnan, K.B. Hebbar and V. N. Waghmare). P1-95/ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 106. | Source sink alteration with reference to flower induction as a tool to improve physiological efficiency and productivity in cotton | (A.H. Prakash, N. Gopalakrishnan, K.B. Hebbar and VN. Waghmare). |
| 107. | Studies on developmental biochemistry of cotton – pest/disease interaction | (N. Gopalakrishnan, T. Surulivelu, K. Natarajan and P. Chidambaram). P1-97/l-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 108. | Studies on biochemical mechanisms of resistance to bollworms of cotton | (N. Gopalakrishnan and T.Surulivelu ). P1-89/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 109. | TAR 18 : Technology assessment and refinement of irrigated agro-eco system for Coimbatore region | (K. Ramamoorthy). |
| 110. | Sirsa | |
| 111. | Evaluation of parents in G. hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions | (O. P. Tuteja). P1- 85/2- ICR- F 30/0430. |
| 112. | Development of male sterility based hybrids of G.hirsutum for North India | (O.P. Tuteja, D. Monga and P. Jeyakumar). |
| 113. | Studies on seed technological aspect of hybrid and varietal seed production under north zone | (R. A Meena). |
| 114. | MMA-3: Characterization of plant ideotypes suitable for different agro-climatic zones | (O.P.Tuteja). |
| 115. | Identification and development of diploid cotton with yield and fibre quality suitable for high speed spinning | (R. A Meena). |
| 116. | Evaluation and refinement of IPM module for irrigated cotton in north zone | (P Jeyakumar). |
| 117. | Mass production of biocontrol agents | (P. Jeyakumar). |
| 118. | Studies on the cotton leaf curl virus (CLCuV) disease and development of resistant varieties and hybrids for its management | (D Monga). |
| 119. | Studies on the management of root rot of cotton | (D. Monga) |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilisation of genetic resources | (V.V. Singh and Punit Mohan). P1-86/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 2. | Studies on impro- vement of rainfed hirsutum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality suited to modern processing techniques (open end spinning) | (P.Singh) P1-86/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 3. | Studies on heterosis in conventional tetraploid and diploid cottons | (P. Singh). P1-86/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 4. | Studies on improvement of rainfed arboreum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality | (P. Singh). P1-86/4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 5. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in cotton (G.hirsutum). | (Suman Bala Singh and N.K. Perumal). PI-88/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 6. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridisation for the improvement of cultivated cottons | (Vinita Gotmare, M.K.Meshram, S. Vennila, K.B.Hebbar and G. Balasubramani). P1-86/1-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 7. | Induced mutations for improving adaptability and yield attributes with reference to G. barbadense cv. Suvin and G.arboreum cv. YI | (VN.Waghmare and K.N.Gururajan). P1-95/ICR-F25/0430. |
| 8. | Genetic improvement of cotton seed oil content and quality, with earliness and fibre productivity | (R.G.Dani). PI-84/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 9. | Morphological and genetical studies of gossypol glands in cotton | (Punit Mohan, P.Singh, Mukta Chakrabarty and R.G.Dani). P1-88/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 10. | Effect of different environmental conditions on seed yield and quality of varieties and hybrids in cotton | (R.K. Deshmukh and P.R. Vijaya Kumari). P1-92/2-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 11. | Development of tissue culture protocol in cotton for use in breeding and genetic transformation | (S. B. Nandeshwar and A. B. Dongre). |
| 12. | Evaluation of cotton germ plasm through molecular techniques | (A.B. Dongre, S.B.Nandeshwar, G. Balasubramani, J. Amudha and V. V. Singh). |
| 13. | Development of Bt transgenic cotton (ATP – Mission Mode) | (A.B.Dongre, S. B. Nandeshwar, G. Balasubramani and Keshav Kranthi). |
| 14. | Studies on the long term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient balance and sustainability of cotton based cropping systems | (M. V.Venugopalan and Blaise). |
| 15. | Studies on nutrient balance in cotton based cropping system with special reference to secondary and micronutrients | (Jagvir Singh). |
| 16. | Effect of sulphur in cotton based cropping systems under irrigated conditions | (Jagvir Singh). |
| 17. | Tillage and crop residue effects on soil, nutrient and cotton crop behaviour | (Blaise, C. D. Ravindran and N. Gokte- arkhedkar). |
| 18. | Adhoc Trial : Evaluation of prometryne for phytoxicity and bio efficacy | (A.R.Raju). |
| 19. | Adhoc trial : Evaluation of Glyphosate layby application | (A. R. Raju). |
| 20. | Studies on improving the water use efficiency of harvested runoff through drip and fertigation | (K.S.Bhaskar, A.R.Raju, J.V. Singh and G.Majumdar). |
| 21. | Integrated nutrient management in rainfed cotton var. CNH-36 in soils of varying depths under supplemental irrigations | (K.S.Bhaskar, A.R.Raju, J.V. Singh and G.Majumdar). |
| 22. | Development and evaluation of a buUock drawn seed drill cum planter for cotton sowing | (G.Majumdar). |
| 23. | Rainfall analysis for use in cotton agriculture and planning | (C.D.Ravindran). |
| 24. | Studies on the efficacy of bio inoculants in cotton wheat based production system – NATP (Irrigated Agro eco system) | (A. R. Raju). |
| 25. | Screening of cotton germplasm against key pests to find out morphological and bio-chemical basis of resistance | (T.V.Kathane and Sandhya Kranthi). PI-93/1-ICR-H.10/0430. |
| 26. | Biochemical basis of induction of defense related proteins in cotton | (Sandhya Kranthi and S.B.Nandeshwar). PI-93/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 27. | Interaction effects of cultivars, agrotechniques, insect pests and entomophages in cotton ecosystem | (S.Vennila and C.D.Ravindran). PI-94/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 28. | Studies on the utilization of biological enemies for the suppression of cotton pests – predators and parasites | (T. P. Rajendran) P1-95/2-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 29. | Estimation of loss by major insect pests in rainfed cotton | (S.K.Banerjee). P1-96/1-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 30. | Adhoc : Testing of new molecules against major cotton pests | (S. K.Banerjee). |
| 31. | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes asssociated with cotton | (Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar and S.K.Banerjee). P1-96/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 32. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton | (Sheo Raj, N.K. Taneja and v. v. Singh). P1-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 33. | Evaluation of Gossypium arboreum germplasm against grey mildew disease of cotton and the utilization of resistant sources in breeding programme | (P.M.Mukewar and V.V.Singh). P1-89/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 34. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton | (P.M.Mukewar). P1-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 35. | Studies on evolution of races of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum (Xam) and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant sources | (M.K.Meshram and Sheo Raj). P1-92/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 36. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton and development of resistant breeding material | (S.T.Tembhumikar and P.Singh). P1-92/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 37. | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and race specificity in Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum (Xam) and molecular characterization of antagonists of Xam | (P. K. Chakrabarty, Sheo Raj & M. K. Meshram). P1-93/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 38. | Evaluation of cotton germ plasm against Alternaria and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases | (N.K. Taneja). PI-93/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 39. | Adhoc trial: Testing of new molecules | (N.K.Taneja and Sheo Raj). |
| 40. | Isolation, identification and characterization of pathogens of cotton insect pests and development of mass production protocols of effective pathogens | (N.K.Taneja and S. Vennila). P1-95/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 41. | Development of sensitive molecular diagnostic tool for rapid detection of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum (Xam) strains and differentiation of its races | (P.K.Chakrabarty and Sheo Raj). |
| 42. | Use of entomopathogenic nematodes for biological control of insect pests of cotton | (Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar and S.K.Banerjee). |
| 43. | Areawide implementation of IRM/IPM strategies through farmers participation | (S. K. Banerjee & K. R. Kranthi). |
| 44. | Economics of Cotton Cultivation in India (P.Ramasundaram and H.L.Gajbhiye). PI-94/1-ICR-E10/0430. A study on technological adoption behavior of cotton growers: structural perspective | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye). |
| 45. | Longitudinal studies on structure of agriculture in cotton based farming system | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye). |
| 46. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germ plasm under rainfed conditions | (MRK Rao and N K Perumal). P1-85/2-ICR-F 60 /0430. |
| 47. | Ad-hoc trial- Growth regulation in cotton. | |
| 48. | Physiological studies on abiotic stress with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton | (N K Perumal and M. Chakrabarty). PI-89/ICR-F60/0430. |
| 49. | Physiological and Biochemical basis of salinity tolerance in cotton | (K B Hebbar, M V Venugopalan and MRK Rao). |
| 50. | Adhoc trials: Effect of insecticides on secondary metabolites in cotton | (M Chakrabarty). |
| Coimbatore | ||
| 52. | Development of high yielding intra hirsutum hybrids | (K.N. Gururajan and S. Manickam). PI-75/2-ICR-F-30/0430. |
| 53. | Breeding new G. hirsutum varieties with new plant types-Development of medium staple varieties | (K.N. Gururajan and S. Manickam). PI-89/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 54. | Development of extra long staple and high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability | (S. Manickam and K.N. Gururajan). PI-89/1-ICR-F30-0430. |
| 55. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cotton | (S. Manickam and K. N. Gururajan). P1-89/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 56. | Ad hoc Project : Maintenance and evaluation of cotton germplasm | (S. Manickam). |
| 57. | Development, maintenance and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid seed cotton and fertility restoration in cotton | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/5-ICR-F30-0430. |
| 58. | Inter specific and inter racial hybridization and gene transfer in Gossypium | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/6-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 59. | Studies on viability, vigour and longevity of cotton seeds | (K. Rathinavel, P. Chidambaram and K. Natarajan). P1-97/1-ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 60. | Studies on the long term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient balance, soil physico-chemical properties and sustainability of cotton based cropping system | (K.Shanmugham). PI-85/1-ICR-F 25/0430. |
| 61. | Ad hoc trial: Testing new herbicides for their weed control efficiency in irrigated cotton | (K. Shanmugham and Smt. K. Nalayini). |
| 62. | Ad hoc trial : Studies on the influence of micronutrients in the presence or absence of FYM/Compost under varying levels of NPK application on the yield and quality of cotton under irrigated conditions | (K. Shanmugham and Smt. K. Nalayini). |
| 63. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in the cotton ecosystem | (K. Natarajan). P1-72/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 64. | Studies on host plant relationship and development of resistant varieties to insect pests of cotton | (T. Surulivelu, K. Natarajan and S.Manickam). P1-89/6-ICR-H10-0430. |
| 65. | Studies on the role of insecticides in cotton ecosystem | (T.Surulivelu and K.Natarajan). P1-89/4-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 66. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases | (P.Chidambaram, A. Kannan, K.N. Gururajan and Gopalakrisbnan) . PI-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 67. | Studies on soil borne diseases of cotton | (A Kannan , K. N. Gururajan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1- 89/1- ICR- H20/ 0430. |
| 68. | Studies on bacterial blight of cotton | (A. Kannan P. Chidambaram and K. N. Gururajan). PI-89-2/ICR-H20/0430. |
| 69. | Economics of summer cotton cultivation in Tamil Nadu | (K. Ramamoorthy). |
| 70. | Evaluation of cotton production technologies through Institute Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) | (K. Ramamoorthy). |
| 71. | Response of elevated carbon dioxide on physiology and productivity attributes of cotton genotypes | (S.E.S.A. Khader and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1-92/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 72. | Identification and utilisation of adaptive response to abiotic stress in cultivated species of cotton | (S.E.S.A. Khader, N. GopalaKrishnan, K. Venugopal and K.N. Gururajan). P1-95/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 73. | Physiology of fibre growth and development | (A. H. Prakash, S. E. S. A. Khadcr, N. Gopalakrishnan, K. B. Hebbar and V. N. Waghmare). P1-95/2-ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 74. | Ad hoc trial: Callus induction and growth: A measure of apparent stress tolerance to screen cotton genotypes for drought tolerance | (A.H. Prakash). |
| 75. | Studies on developmental biochemistry of cotton pest/disease interaction | (N. Gopalakrishnan, T.Surulivelu, K. Natarajan and P.Chidambaram). P1-97/1-1CR-F60-0430. |
| 76. | Studies on biochemical mechanisms of resistance to bollworms of cotton | (N.Gopalakrishnan and T.Surulivelu). PI-89/1 -ICR-F60/0430. |
| Sirsa | ||
| 78. | Collection, conservation, evaluation and maintenance of genetic resources | (S K Verma). |
| 79. | Evaluation of parents in G.hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions | (O. P Tuteja PI-85/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 80. | Studies on seed technological aspect of hybrid and varietal seed production under north zone | (R A. Meena, O. P Tuteja and D Monga). |
| 81. | Studies on the management of cotton leaf curl virus disease | (D. Monga, O P Tuteja, R A Meena and S K Verma). |
| 82. | Studies on the management of root rot of cotton | (D. Monga). |
| 83. | Breeding for resistance to bacterial blight of cotton with reference to north zone | (D. Monga and O. P. Tuteja). |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilisation of genetic resources | (V. V. Singh and Punit Mohan). Pl-86/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 2. | Studies on improvement of rainfed hirsutum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality suited to modern processing techniques (open end spinning) | (P.Singh). P1-86/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 3. | Studies on heterosis in conventional tetraploid and diploid cottons | (P. Singh). Pl-86/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 4. | Studies on improvement of rainfed arboreum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality | (P.Singh). Pl-86/4ICR-F30/0430. |
| 5. | Studies on the development of practically usable cytoplasmic/ genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility in cotton | (Suman Bala Singh). P1-84/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 6. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in cotton (G.hirsutum). | (Suman Baja Singh and N.K.Perumal). P1-88/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 7. | Conservation of wild species of gossypium and introgressive hybdrisation for the improvement of cultivated cotton including the application of tissue culture | (R.Kothandaraman, Vinita Gotmare, M.K.Meshram, S.Vennilla and G.Balasubramani). P 1-86/1- ICR -F50/0430. |
| 8. | Induced mutations for improving adaptability and yield attributes with reference to G. barbadense cv. Suvin and G. arboreum cv. Y1 | (VN.Waghmare). P1-95/1-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 9. | Genetic improvement of cottonseed oil content and quality, with earliness and fibre productivity | (R.G.Dani). PI-84/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 10. | Morphological and genetical studies of gossypol glands in cotton | (Punit Mohan, P. Singh,A.B.Dongre and R.G.Dani). P1-88/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 11. | Effect of different environmental conditions on seed yield and quality of varieties and hybrids in cotton. | Nagpur : R.K.Deshmukh and P.R.Vijayakumari P1-92/2-ICR-f 25/0430. |
| 12. | Survey and mapping of different microflora or pathogen(s) on seeds of different cotton varieties grown under various agroclimatic conditions in India | (P.R.Vijaya Kumari, P.M. Mukewar and R.A. Meena). P1-92/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 13. | Development of hybrids – crops in the mission mode under the National Agricultural Technology Project (NATP) | Nagpur : Suman Bala Singh, P. Singh, R.K.Deshmukh, V. Gotmare, NK Taneja and M.K.Meshram |
| 14. | AP- CESS-FUND SCHEME integrated project on study and development of high yielding coloured linted cotton with desirable textile traits | Nagpur : K.D.Koranne, P. Singh, V.V. Singh and V.N.Waghmare |
| 15. | PAGE and DNA finger printing of cotton germplasm | (AB Dongre, J Amudha, G Balasubramani, SB Nandeshwar and V V Singh). |
| 16. | Development of transgenic cotton plants resistance against bollworms. | (A.B Dongre, G.Balasubramani and J.Amudha). |
| 17. | Studies on the long term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient balance and sustainability of cotton based cropping systems | (M.V.Venugopalan and Blaise). |
| 18. | Integrated nutrient management in rainfed cotton CNH 36 in soils of varying depths under supplemental irrigations | (K.S.Bhaskar, A.R.Raju, Jagvir Singh and G. Majumdar). |
| 19. | Evaluation of biofertilisers for rock phosphate utilization in phosphorous nutrition of rainfed hybrid cotton in vertisols | (A.R.Raju). |
| 20. | Adhoc Trial : Development of biofertilisers for cotton based cropping systems | (A.R.Raju). |
| 21. | Studies on water use efficiency (WUE) of harvested rain water through drip irrigation and fertigation in cotton | (K.S.Bhaskar, A.R.Raju, Jagvir Singh and G. Majumdar) |
| 22. | Tillage and crop residue effects on soil, nutrient and cotton crop behaviour | (Blaise). |
| 23. | Adhoc Trial : Modification and evaluation of tractor drawn multi crop seed drill for cotton sowing in Vertisols | (G. Majumdar). |
| 24. | Rainfall analysis and models useful for cotton agriculture and planning | (C.D.Ravindran). |
| 25. | Studies on nutrient balance in cotton based cropping system with special reference to secondary and micronutrients | (Jagvir Singh). |
| 26. | Studies on use of harvested rain water for recycling at critical stages of rainfed cotton for augmenting its production in Vertisols | (K.S.Bhaskar) |
| 27. | Rain water management for yield maximization of rain fed cotton in different soils | (K.S.Bhaskar). |
| 28. | Screening of cotton germ plasm against key pests to find out morphological and bio-chemical basis of resistance | (T.V. Kathane and Sandhya Kranthi). P1-93/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 29. | Biochemical basis of induction of defence related proteins in cotton | (Sandhya Kranthi and S.B. Nandeshwar). PI-93/l-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 30. | Interaction effects of cultivars, agrotechniques, insect pests and entomophages in cotton ecosystem | (S. Vennila and C.D.Ravindran). P1-94/1 -ICR/H 10/0430. |
| 31. | Studies on the utilization of biological enemies for the suppression of cotton pests – predators and parasitoids | (T.P.Rajendran). Pl-95/1-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 32. | Estimation of loss by major insect pests in rainfed cotton | (S.K.Banerjee). P1-96/1- ICR/H 10/0430 |
| 33. | Ad-hoc : Testing of newer insecticides against sucking pests of cotton. | (S.K. Banerjee). |
| 34. | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes associated with cotton | (Nandini Gokte – Narkhedkar and S.K.Banerjee). P1-96/2-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 35. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton and development of resistant breeding material | (S.T.Tembhumikar and P. Singh). P1-86/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 36. | Sudies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton | (Sheo Raj, N.K.Taneja and V. V. Singh). P1-89/l-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 37. | Adhoc : Testing new molecules | (N.K.Taneja, and Sheo Raj). |
| 38. | Evaluation of Gossypium arboreum germplasm against grey mildew disease of cotton and utilisation of resistant sources in breeding programme | (P. Mukewar and V.VSingh). P1-95/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 39. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton | (P.M.Mukewar). P1-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 40. | Studies on evolution of races of Xanthomonas axonopodis pv.malvacearum (Xam) and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant sources | (M.K.Meshram and Sheo Raj). PI-92/1-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 41. | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and race specificity in Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum (Xam)and molecular characterization of antagonist of Xam | (P.K.Chakrabarty, Sheo Raj and M.K.Meshram). PI-93/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 42. | Evaluation of cotton germplasm against Alternaria and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases | (N.K.Taneja). P1-93/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 43. | Studies on biological control of major foliar diseases of cotton | (R.C.Ukey). P1-94/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 44. | Isolation, identification and characterization of pathogens of cotton insect pests and development of mass production protocols of effective pathogens | (O.M.Bambawale and S.Vennila). P1-95/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 45. | Use of Entomopathogenic nematodes for biological control of insect pests of cotton | (Nandini Gokte-Narkhedkar & S.K.Banerjee) |
| 46. | ICAR : Areawide implementation of IRM/IPM strategies through farmers participation | (S K Banerji, K R Kranti). |
| 47. | ICAR : Development of better pesticide application technology | (T. V. Kathane and G.Majumdar). |
| 48. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfed conditions | (MRK. Rao and N.K.Perumal). PI-85/2- ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 49. | Ad-hoc trial :Growth regulation in cotton (MRK. Rao). | |
| 50. | Physiological studies on abiotic stress with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton | (N.K.Perumal, and M Chakrabarty). P1 89/ICR/F.60/0430. |
| 51. | Ad-hoc trial: Effect of insecticides on secondary metabolites in cotton | (Mukta Chakrabarty). |
| 52. | Physiological and biochemical basis of salinity tolerance in cotton | (KB Hebbar, MVVenugopalan and MRK Rao.). |
| 53. | Ad-hoc Trial : Anatomical and morphological adaptation of cotton plant to waterlogging | (K.B.Hebbar) |
| 54. | Economic Analysis of Cotton Cultivation | (P.Ramasundaram & H.L.Gajbhiye). |
| 55. | A Socio-Economic Evaluation on Cotton Production Technologies through Institute Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) and Front Line Demonstration (FLD) | (K. Ramamoorthy). |
| 56. | A study on generation, diffusion and utilization pattern of cotton production technology | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye). |
| Coimbatore | ||
| 57. | Development of high yielding intra-hirsutum hybrids | (K.N.Gururajan and S. Manickam). P1/ 75-2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 58. | Breeding new G.hirsutum varieties with new plant types – Development of medium staple varieties | (K.N. Gururajan and S. Manickam). P1-89/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 59. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cottons | (S. Manickam and K.N. Gururajan) P1-89/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 60. | Development of extra long staple high spinning hybrids of inter specific origin with wider adaptability | (S. Manickam and K.N. Gururajan) P1-89/1- ICR -F30/0430. |
| 61. | Development, maintenance and utilisation of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid seed cotton and fertility restoration in cotton | (T. Gunaseelan) P1/89/5/ICR.130/0430. |
| 62. | Interspecific and interracial hybridisation and gene transfer in Gossypium | (T. Gunaseelan). PI /89/6/ICR- F30/0430. |
| 63. | Studies on viability, vigour and longevity of cotton seeds | (K. Rathinavel) P1/97-1-ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 64. | Effect of vesicular arbuscular mychorrhiza (VAM) enriched FYM and phosphobacteria in making available water insoluble P to cotton and their residual effect on succeeding jowar crop | (K.Shanmugham, P.Chidambaram and H. Hameed Khan). PI-90/5-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 65. | Adhoc Trial : Studies on the influence of micronutrients in the presence or absence of FYM compost under varying levels of NPK on the yield and quality of cotton | (K. Shanmugham). |
| 66. | Studies on phosphobacteria in integrated nutrient management of cotton (N. Rajendran and K.Shanrnugharn). | P1-90-/ICR F.20/0430. |
| 67. | The effect of application of ‘S’ nutrient on seed cotton yield and its residual effect on ragi crop | (N.Rajendran and K.Shanmugham). Pl-91/4-ICR-F 25/0430. |
| 68. | Studies on the long term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient balance, soil physicochemical properties and sustainability of cotton based cropping system | (H.Hameed Khan and K. Shanmugham). Pl-85/l-ICR-F 25 /0430. |
| 69. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in the cotton agro-ecosystem | (K.Natarajan). P1-72/1-ICR-4 10/0430. |
| 70. | Studies on the role of insecticides in cotton system | (K. Natarajan). P1-89/4-ICR H10/0430. |
| 71. | Studies on host plant relationship and development of resistant varieties to insect pests of cotton | (T.Surulivelu). P1-89/6- ICR. H 10/0430. |
| 72. | Ad hoc Project: Bioefficacy of Acetamiprid 20 dp against cotton sucking pests | (K. Natarajan). |
| 73. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases | (P. Chidambaram, A. Karman, K.N. Gururajan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 74. | Studies on soil borne diseases of cotton | (A. Kannan, K.N. Gururajan, N. Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 75. | Studies on bacterial blight of cotton | (A. Kannan, P. Chidambaram and K.N. Gururajan). P1-89/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 76. | ICAR : Development of cotton Diseases/Pest Database Reporting System and Establishment of National IPM Network | (K. Natarajan). |
| 77. | Response of cotton genotypes under elevated CO2 atmosphere | (S.E.S.A.Khader and N.Gopalakrishnan). P1-92/1-ICR-F 60/0430. |
| 78. | Identification and utilization of adaptive responses to abiotic stresses in cultivated species of cotton | (S.E.S.A. Khader, N. Gopalakrishnan, K. Venugopal and K.N. Gururajan). P1-95/1-ICR-60/0430. |
| 79. | Physiology of fibre growth and development | (A.H Prakash, S.E.S.A.Khader, N.Gopalakrishnan, K.B.Hebbar and VN.Waghmare). P1- 96/ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 80. | Ad-hoc trial : Callus induction and growth – a measure of apparent stress tolerance to screen cotton genotypes for drought tolerance | (A.H.Prakash). |
| 81. | Studies on developmental biochemistry of cotton – pest / disease interaction | (N. Gopalakrishnan, T. Surulivelu, K. Natarajan and P. Chidambaram). P1-97/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 82. | Studies on biochemical mechanisms of resistance to bollworms of Cotton | (N. Gopalakrishnan and T. Surulivelu). P1-89/1- ICR/F60/0430. |
| 83. | An Economic Analysis of input and output Management in Summer cotton for Tamil Nadu | (K. Ramamoorthy) |
| 84. | A Socio-Economic Evaluation on Cotton Production Technologies through Institute Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) and Front Line Demonstration (FLD) | (K. Ramamoorthy). |
| 85. | Studies on the genotype x environment interaction effects in cotton varieties grown under North, Central and South zones. | (H.K.Hanumantha Rao). P1/87-ICR-V10/0430. |
| Sirsa | ||
| 86. | Evaluation of parents in G. hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions | (O. P. Tuteja). P1-85/2-ICR- F 30/0430. |
| 87. | Development of varieties and hybrids of medium staple length in Gossypium arboreum | (O.P.Tuteja). P1-85/4-ICR F30/ 0430. |
| 88. | Studies on the seed technological aspects of hybrid and varital seed production under north zone condition | (R.A.Meena, O.P.Tuteja and D.Monga) |
| 89. | Studies on the management of root rot of cotton | (D.Monga). |
| 90. | Management of cotton leaf curl virus disease | (Sheo Raj, D.Monga, P.Jeyakumar, O.P.Tuteja). |
| Common Projects | ||
| 91. | NIR/ICRISAT/ICAR : Insecticide Resistance Management in H. armigera | Nagpur : K.R.Kranthi, Coimbatore : (T. Surulivelu) |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | 1. | Collection, conservation evaluation, documentation and utilisation of genetic resources | (V. V. Singh and Punit Mohan). P1-86/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 2. | Studies on Improvement of rainfed hirsutum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality suited to modern processing techniques (open end spinning) | (P.Singh). P1-86/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 3. | Studies on Improvement of rainfed arboreum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality | (P. Singh). P1-86/4-ICR-F30/0430. | 4. | Studies on conventional heterosis in tetraploid and diploid cottons | (P. Singh). P1-86/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 5. | Studies on the development of practically usable cytoplasmic genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility. systems in cotton | (Suman Bala Singh). P1-84/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 6. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in Gossypium hirsutum (L). | (Suman Bala Singh and N.K.Perumal). P1-88/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 7. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridisation for improvement of cultivated cottons including the application of tissue culture | (R.Kothandaraman, Vinita Gotmare, M.K.Meshram, S.Vennila, Nandini Gokte, K.B.Hebbar and G.Balasubramani). P1-86/1-ICR-F50/0430. | 8. | Induced mutations for improving adaptability and yield attributes with reference to G. barbadense cv. Suvin and G. arboreum CV. Y1 | (V.N.Waghmare, R.Kothandaraman, K.N.Gururajan and S.L.Ahuja). P1-95/1-ICR-F50/0430. | 9. | Effect of different environmental conditions on seed yield and quality of varieties and hybrids in cotton | (R.K.Deshmukh and P.R.Vijayakumari). P1-92/2-ICR-F25/0430. | 10. | Survey and mapping of different microflora or pathogen (s) on seeds of different cotton varieties grown under various agroclimatic conditions in India. | (P.R.VijayaKumari, P.M.Mukewar and R.A.Meena). P1-92/1-ICR-F25/0430. | 11. | Promotion of research and development efforts on hybrids in selected crops: Intensification of hybrid research in cotton – Nagpur, Coimbatore and Sirsa under Central Institute for Cotton Research. Nagpur: | Suman Bala Singh, P.Singh, R.Kothandaraman, R.KDeshmukh, V.N.Waghmare, M.K.Meshram and N.K.Taneja. | 12. | Regeneration of cotton for genetic transformation | (S.B. Nandeshwar and A.B.Dongre). | 13. | Development of transgenic cotton varieties improved for resistance to cotton bollworms | (AB Dongre, G Balaubramani, SB Nandeshwar). | 14. | Studies on the management practices to maximise the yield of cotton in cotton-soybean intercropping system | (P.P.Tarhalkar, M.V.Venugopalan and R.K.Deshmukh). P1-93/2-ICR-F25/0430. | 15. | Comparative efficiency of drip, sprinkler and furrow irrigation systems in hybrid cotton | (P.P.Tarhalkar and G.Majumdar). P1-93/2-ICR-F25/0430. | 16. | Evaluation of organic, chemical and integrated farming systems for sustainable crop production in rainfed areas | (P.P.Tarhalkar, T.P.Rajendran and M.V.Venugopalan). | 17. | Adhoc Project: Weed Management in Cotton | (A. Ravinder Raju). | 18. | Studies on use of harvested rain water by recycling at critical stages of rainfed cotton for augmenting its production in vertisols | (K.S.Bhaskar). P1-95/1-ICR-F25/0430. | 19. | Studies on soil moisture conservation in rainfed cotton | (K.S.Bhaskar). P1-95/2-ICR-F25/0430. | 20. | Tillage and crop residue effects on soil, nutrient and cotton crop behaviour | (Blaise). P1-96/1-ICR-F25/0430. | 21. | Evaluation of biofertilisers for rockphosphate solubilisation in phosphorous management of rainfed hybrid cotton | (A. Ravinder Raju). P1-96/2-ICR-F25/0430. | 22. | Effect of Zinc and Boron on growth, yield, nutrient composition and fibre quality of different genotypes of cotton | (Jagvir Singh and K.B.Hebbar). P1-96/3-ICR-F25/0430. | 23. | Adhoc Project: Modification and evaluation of seed drill for cotton crop | (G.Majumdar). | 24. | Adhoc Trial: Standardization of planting density (spacing) and N requirements of cotton variety CNH-36 | (M.V.Venugopalan and Blaise). | 25. | Effect of sulphur on physico-chemical properties of soil and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake in cotton-soybean crop rotation | (Jagvir Singh) P1-91/4-ICR-F25/0430. | 26. | Screening of cotton germplasm against key pests to find out morphological and bio-chemical basis of resistance | (T.V.Kathane and Sandhya Kranthi). P1-93/1-ICR-H10/0430. | 27. | Biochemical basis of induction of defence related proteins in cotton | (Sandhya Kranthi and S. B. Nandeshwar). P1-93/1-ICR-F 60/0430. | 28. | Interaction effects of cultivars, agrotechniques, insect pests and entomophages in cotton. ecosystem | (S.Vennila and C.D.Ravindran). P1-94/1-ICR/H 10/0430. | 29. | Studies on the utilization of biological enemies for the suppression of cotton pests – predators and parasitoids | (T.P.Rajendran). P1-95/1-ICR-H 10/0430. | 30. | Estimation of loss by major insect pests in rainfed cotton | (S.K.Sanerjee). P1-96/1-ICR-H 10/0430 | 31. | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes associated with cotton | (Nandini Gokte and S. K. Banerjee). P1-96/2-ICR-H 10/0430. | 32. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton and development of resistant breeding material | (S.T.Tembhurnikar and P.Singh). P1-86/3-ICR-H20/0430. | 33. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton | (Sheo Raj, N.K.Taneja and V.V.Singh). P1-89/1-ICR/H 20/0430. | 34. | Evaluation of Gossypium arboreum germplasm against grey mildew disease of cotton and the utilization of resistant sources in breeding programme | (P.M.Mukewar and V.V.Singh). P1-89/2-ICR/H 20/0430. | 35. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton. | (P.M.Mukewar). P1-89/3-ICR/H 20/0430. | 36. | Studies on evolution of races of Xanthomonas campestris pv. malvacearum (Xcm) and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant sources | (M.K.Meshram and Sheo Raj). P1-92/1-ICR-H20/0430 | 37. | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and racespecificity Xanthomonas axonopodis pv. malvacearum (Xam) and molecular characterization of antagonist of Xam | (P.K.Chakrabarty, Sheo Raj and M.K.Meshram). P1-93/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 38. | Evaluation of cotton germ plasm against Alternaria and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases | (N.K.Taneja). P1-93/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 39. | Studies on biological control of major foliar diseases of cotton | (R.C.Ukey). P1-94/1-ICR-H 20/0430. | 40. | Isolation, identification and characterization of pathogens of cotton insect pests and development of mass production protocols of effective pathogens | (O.M. Bambawale and S. Vennila) P1-95/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 41. | Ad-hoc: Biocontrol of Fusarium wilt. | (S.T.Tembhurnikar). | 42. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfed conditions | (MRK Rao and NK Perumal). P1-85/2-ICR-F80/0430. | 43. | Ad hoc trials :.Effect of a growth retardant | (Lihocin) (MRK Rao). | 44. | Physiological and biochemical studies on bud and boll shedding in cotton | (NK Peru mal and M Chakrabarty). P1-88/2-IC-P60/0430. | 45. | Physiological studies on abiotic stress with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton | (NK Perumal and M Chakrabarty). P1-89/1CR F 60/0430. | 46. | Physiological and biochemical basis of salt tolerance in cotton | (KB Hebbar, MV Venugopalan, MRK Rao). P1-95/ICR-F25/0430. | 47. | Ad-hoc trial: Anatomical and morphological adaptation of cotton plant to waterlogging | (KB Hebbar). | 48. | Ad-hoc trial: Effect of insecticides on secondary plant metabolites in cotton | (M Chakrabarty and TP Rajendran). | 49. | US INDIA Cotton Seed Oil Project: Identification of cotton genotypes for improved levels of unsaturated fatty acids (Project terminated on July 1997) | (RG Dani and M Chakrabarty). | 50. | Economics of Rainfed Cotton Cultivation | (P. Ramasundaram & H.L. Gajbhiye). | 51. | Rainfall analysis and models useful for cotton agriculture and planning | (C.D.Ravindran). P1-87/1-ICR-U10/0430. | 52. | A study on generation, diffusion and utilization pattern of cotton production technology | (H.L. Gajbhiye). P1-95/1-ICR-E50/0430. | Coimbatore | 53. | Development of high yielding intra-hirsutum hybrids | (K.N.Gururajan and S. Manickam). P1-75/2-ICR-F 30/0430. | 54. | Breeding new G. hirsutum varieties with new plant types-Development of medium staple varieties | (K.N. Gururajan and S.Manickam). P1-89/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 55. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cottons | (S. Manickam and K.N.Gururajan). P1-89/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 56. | Development of extra long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability | (S. Manickam and K.N.Gururajan). P1-89/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 57. | Development, maintenance and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid seed cotton and fertility restoration in cotton | (T.Gunaseelan). P1-89/5-ICR-F30/0430. | 58. | Interspecific and Interracial hybridization and Gene transfer in Gossypium | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/6-ICR-F30/0430. | 59. | Testing the weed control efficiency of the Herbicide ‘BASTA’ (Glufosinateammonium) in upland cotton under irrigated conditions | (K. Shanmugham). | 60. | Effect of VAM and enriched farm yard manure in solubilizing water insoluble phosphorous for cotton and their residual effect on succeeding jowar crop | (K. Shanmugham, P. Chidambaram and H.H. Khan). P1-90/5-ICR-F25/0430. | 61. | Investigation on the economics and efficiency of drip irrigation as compared to the conventional flood irrigation in hybrid cotton | (K.Shanmugham). P1-96/4-ICR-F25/0430. | 62. | Studies on phosphobacteria in integrated nutrient management (P) for cotton | (N. Rajendran). P-1-90/ICR F.20/0430. | 63. | Studies on host plant relationship and development of resistant/tolerant varieties to cotton pests | (T.Surulivelu). P1/89/6/ICR H10/0430. | 64. | Studies on role and effects of insecticides in cotton eco-system | (K. Natarajan and T. Surulivelu). P1-89/6-ICR H10/0430. | 65. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in cotton eco system | (K.Natarajan and B.Dharajothi). P1-98/1-ICR-410/0430. | 66. | Studies on Soil borne diseases of Cotton | (A. Kannan, K.N. Gururajan, N. Gopalakrishnan). P1/89-1-ICR-H20/0430. | 67. | Studies on bacterial blight of cotton | (A.Kannan, P.Chidambaram, K.N.Gururajan). P1/89-2-ICR-H20/0430. | 68. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases | (P.Chidambaram, A.Kannan, K.N.Gururajan and N.Gopalakrishnan) | 69. | Identification and utilisation of adaptive response to abiotic stress in cultivated species of cotton | (S.E.S.A. Khader, N. Gopalakrishnan, K.Venugopal, H. Hameed Khan and K.N.Gururajan). | 70. | Response of elevated carbon dioxide on physiology and productivity attributes of cotton genotypes | (S.E.S.A. Khader, N.Gopalakrishnan and VT.Sundaramurthy). P1-95/1-ICR-60/0430. | 71. | Physiology of Fibre growth and development | (A.H. Prakash) | 72. | Ad-hoc trial: Callus induction and growth – A measure of apparent stress tolerance to screen cotton genotypes for drought tolerance | (A.H. Prakash). | 73. | Studies on Developmental Biochemistry of Cotton Pest/ Disease Interaction | (N.Gopalakrishnan, T.Surulivelu, K.Natarajan, P.Chidambaram). P1-97/1-ICR-F60/0430. | 74. | Studies on the biochemical mechanisms of resistance to bollworms of cotton | (N.Gopalakrishnan, T. Surulivelu & V.T.Sundaramurthy). P1-89-1-ICR/F60/0430. | 75. | A Socio Economic Evaluation on Cotton Production Technologies through Institute Village Linkage Programme (IVLP) and Frontline Demonstration (FLD) | (K.Ramamoorthy). | 76. | Studies on the genotype x environment interaction effects in cotton varieties grown under North, Central and South zones | (H.K.Hanumantha Rao). P1/87-1-ICR-VIO/0430. | Sirsa | 77. | Evaluation of parents in G. hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under North Indian conditions | (O.P.Tuteja). P1-85/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 78. | Development of suitable plant type of G.hirsutum for North Zone | (S.L.Ahuja). P1-85/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 79. | Studies on the rnanagement of root rot of cotton | (D. Monga). | Common Projects | 80. | Integrated project on study and development of high yielding coloured linted cotton with desirable textile traits | Nagpur: K.D.Koranne, P. Singh, V.V. Singh and V.N. Waghmare. Coimbatore: K.N. Gururajan. Sirsa: (S.L.Ahuja). | 81. | Studies on the long term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient balance, soil physico-chemical properties and sustainability of cotton based cropping system | Nagpur: M.V.Venugopalan. Coimbatore (H. Hameed Khan) P1-85/1-ICR-F25. | 82. | NRI/ICRISAT/ICAR: Insecticide resistance management in H. Armigera | Nagpur: K.R.Kranthi. Coimbatore : T.Surulivelu. |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilisation of genetic resources of three cultivated species of Gossypium | (V.V. Singh). P1-86/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 2. | Studies on heterosis in F1 and F2 generations of tetraploid and diploid cottons | (P. Singh). P1-86/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 3. | Studies on the development of practically usable cytoplasmic-genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility systems in cotton | (Suman Bala Singh). P1-84/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 4. | Studies on improvement of rainfed G. hirsutum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality suited to modern processing techniques (open end spinning) | (P.Singh). P1-86/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 5. | Studies on Improvement of rainfed G. arboreum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality | (P. Singh). P1-86/4-ICR-F30/0430. | 6. | Study of different methods of breeding and selection for improvement of oil and lint characteristics in cotton | (R.G.Dani). P1-84/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 7. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in Gossypium hirsutum (L) | (Suman Bala Singh and N.K.Perumal). P1-88/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 8. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridisation for the improvement of cultivated cotton including application of tissue culture | (R. Kothandaraman and Vinita Gotmare). P1-86/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 9. | Induced mutations for improving adaptability and yield attributes with reference to G.barbadense cv. Suvin and G. arboreum cv.Y1. | (V. N. Waghmare, R. Kothandaraman, K.N. Gururajan and S.L.Ahuja). P1-95/1-ICR-F50/043. | 10. | Identification of cotton germplasm for improved levels of unsaturated fatty acids in seed oil | (R.G.Dani, M. Chakrabarty and S.B.Singh). | 11. | DBT project: Development of transgenic cotton varieties improved for resistance to cotton bollworms. Sub-Project: Regeneration of cotton for genetic transformation | (S.B.Nandeshwar and A.B. Dongre). | 12. | Sub-Project: Bt crystal gene cloning. Characterisation of clones from plasmid libraries of Bt KHD-1 in PUC-18 | (K.R.Kranthi and A.B. Dongre) | 13. | Bt synthetic gene construct and Agrobacterium mediated transformation | (G. Balasubramani and A.B. Dongre) | 14. | Agrobacterium mediated transformation explant and bacterial strain | (G. Balasubramani and A.B. Dongre) | 15. | Research on the fine structure of cotton fibres on factors that determine this structure and on the significance of this structure for the technological value of this fibre | (A.B.Dongre, A.V.Moharir and Punit Mohan). | 16. | Agrobacterium mediated transformation explant and bacterial strain | (G. Balasubramani and A.B. Dongre) | 17. | Research on the fine structure of cotton fibres on factors that determine this structure and on the significance of this structure for the technological value of this fibre. | (A.B.Dongre, A.V.Moharir and Punit Mohan). | 18. | Studies on the management practices to maximise the yield of cotton in cotton-soybean intercropping system | (P.P.Tarhalkar and M.V.Venugopalan). P1-93/2-ICR-F-25/0430. | 19. | Comparative efficiency of drip, sprinkler and furrow irrigation systems in hybrid cotton | (P.P.Tarhalkar, M.V.Venugopalan and G.Majumdar). P1-93/2-ICR-F-25/0430. | 20. | Adhoc Trial: Evaluation of organic, chemical and integrated farming systems for sustainable crop production in rainfed areas. | (P.P.Tarhalkar, T.P.Rajendran and M.V.Venugopalan) | 21. | Adhoc Project: Studies of methods of herbicides application | (A. Ravinder Raju). | 22. | Studies on use of harvested rain water by recycling at critical stages of rainfed cotton for augmenting its production in Vertisols. | (K.S. Bhaskar, B.V.Sawaji and A.H. Prakash). P1-95/1-ICR-F-25/0430. | 23. | Studies on soil moisture conservation in rainfed cotton | (B.V.Sawaji and K.S.Bhaskar) P1-95/2-ICR-F25/0430 | 24. | Adhoc Trial: Standardization of planting density (spacing) and N requirements of cotton variety CNH-36 | (M.V. Venugopalan and Blaise ). | 25. | Tillage and crop residue effects on soil, nutrient and cotton crop behaviour | (Blaise). P1-96/1.-ICR-F25-0430. | 26. | Evaluation of biofertilisers for rockphosphate solubilisation in phosphorus management of rainfed hybrid cotton | (A. Ravinder Raju). P1-96/2-ICR-F25/0430. | 27. | Soil fertility and crop productivity changes as influenced by cotton based cropping systems in vertisol under rainfed conditions | (N.D.Mannikar, J.V.Singh and M.V.Venugopalan). P1-91/2-ICR-F-25/0430. | 28. | Effect of Sulphur on physico-chemical properties of soil and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake in cotton-soybean crop rotation | (Jagvir Singh) P1-91/4-ICR-F-25/0430. | 29. | Effect of Zinc and Boron on growth, yield nutrient composition and fibre quality of different genotypes of cotton | (Jagvir Singh and K.B.Hebbar). P1-96/3-ICR-F-25/0430. | 30. | Adhoc Project: Modification and evaluation of seed drill for cotton crop | (G. Majumdar). | 31. | Rainfall analysis and modelling for use in cotton agriculture and planning | (C.D. Ravindran). P1-8 7/1-1CR-U10/0430. | 32. | Screening of cotton germplasm against key pests to find out morphological and biochemical basis of resistance | (T.V. Kathane and Sandhya Kranthi). P1-93/1-ICR-H10/0430. | 33. | Biochemical basis of induction of defense related proteins in cotton | (Sandhya Kranthi and S.B.Nandeshwar). P1-93/1-ICR-F60/0430. | 34. | Interaction effects of cultivars, agrotechniques, insect pests and entomophages in cotton ecosystem | (S. Vennila). P1-94/1-ICR-H10/0430. | 35. | Studies on the utilization of biological enemies for the suppression of cotton pests – Predators and Parasitoids | (T.P. Rajendran). P1-95/1-ICR-H10/0430. | 36. | Estimation of loss by major insect pest in rainfed cotton | (S.K.Banerjee). P1-96/1-ICR-H.10/0430. | 37. | Studies on plant parasitic nematodes associated with cotton | (Nandini Gokte and S.K.Banerjee). P1-96/2-ICR-H10/0430. | 38. | Ad-hoc Trial: Screening of newer insecticides against major pests of cotton | (S.K. Banerjee). | 39. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton and development of resistant breeding material | (S.T.Tembhurnikar and P.Singh). P1-86/3-ICR-H20/0430. | 40. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton | (Sheo Raj, N.K.Taneja and V.V.Singh). P1-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 41. | Evaluation of Gossypium arboreum germplasm against grey mildew disease of cotton and the utilization of resistant sources in breeding programme | (P.M.Mukewar and V.V.Singh). P1-89/2-ICR/H.20/0430. | 42. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton | (P.M.Mukewar). P1-89/3-ICR/H.20/0430. | 43. | Studies on evaluation of races of Xanthomonas campestris pv. malvacearum (Xcm) and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant sources | (M.K.Meshram and Sheo Raj). P1-92/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 44. | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and host-specificity of Xanthomonas campestris pv. malvacearum (Xcm) and molecular characterization of antagonists of Xcm. | (P.K.Chakrabarty, Sheo Raj and M.K.Meshram). P1-93/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 45. | Evaluation of cotton germplasm against Alternaria and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases | (N.K.Taneja). P1-93/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 46. | Studies on biological control of major foliar diseases of cotton | (R.C.Ukey). P1-94/1-ICR/H20/0430. | 47. | Isolation, identification and characterisation of pathogens of cotton insect pests and development of mass production protocols of effective pathogens | (O.M. Bambawale). P1-95/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 48. | Ad-hoc trial: Testing of new molecule (fungicide) | (N.K. Taneja and Sheo Raj). | 49. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfed conditions. | (M.R.K. Rao and N.K. Perumal). P1-85/2-ICR-F80/0430. | 50. | Ad-hoc trial: Studies on the effect of source-sink alterations on growth and productivity in cotton | (M.R.K. Rao, N.K.Perumal and A.H.Prakash). | 51. | Ad-hoc trail: Growth regulation in cotton | (M.R.K. Rao, N.K. Perumal and A.H.Prakash). | 52. | Ad-hoc trial: Studies on spectral reflectance in cotton (SAC project) | (M.R.K.Rao, N.K. Perumal and M.V. Venugopal). | 53. | Physiological and biochemical studies on bud and boll shedding in cotton. | (N.K. Perumal, M.Chakrabarty and A.H. Prakash). P1.88/2-IC-F60/0430. | 54. | Physloloqical studies on abiotic stresses with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton. | (N.K. Perumal, M. Chakrabarty and A.H. Prakash). PI.89/ICR.F60/0430. | 55. | Ad-hoc trial: Effect of different insecticides on secondary metabolites in cotton – | (M. Chakrabarty). | 56. | Ad-hoc project: Salt tolerance mechanisms in cotton plant | (K.B. Hebbar, M.V. Venugopal and M.R.K. Rao). | 57. | Ad-hoc trial: Cotton plants adaptation to waterlogging | (K.B. Hebbar). | 58. | Physiology of fibre growth and development | (A.H. Prakash, K.B. Hebbar, V.N. Waghmare, N. Gopalakrishnan and S.E.S.A. Khader). | 59. | A study on generation, diffusion and utilisation pattern of cotton production technology | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye and P. Ramasundaram). PI-95/1-ICR-E50/0430. | 60. | Economics of Rainfed cotton cultivation | (P. Ramasundaram and H.L. Gajbhiye). PI-94/1-ICR-E10/0430. | Coimbatore | 61. | Development of early high yielding intra-hirsutum hybrids | (K.N.Gururajan). P1-75/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 62. | Development of extra long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability | (K.N. Gururajan). P1 89/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 63. | Breeding new G.hirsutum varieties with new plant types – Development of medium staple varieties | (K.N. Gururajan). P1 89/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 64. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cottons | (K.N. Gururajan). P1 89/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 65. | Development, maintenance and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid seed cotton and fertility restoration in cotton | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/5-ICR-F30/0430. | 66. | Interspecific and interracial hybridization and gene transfer in Gossypium | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/6-ICR-F30/0430. | 67. | Effect of VAM and enriched FYM in solubilizing water insoluble phosphorus for cotton and their residual effect on succeeding soybean | (K.Shanmugham. P. Chidambaram. H. Hameed Khan). P1-90/5-ICR-F-25/0430. | 68. | Investigations on the economics and efficiency of drip irrigation as compared to the conventional flood irrigation in hybrid cotton | (K. Shanmugham). P1-96/4-ICR-F25/0430. | 69. | Adhoc Trial: Testing of new herbicide (Basta) in upland irrigated cotton | (K. Shanmugham). | 70. | Studies on the effect of sulphur on the Physicochemical properties of soil and its relation to yield and uptake in cotton-sunflower crop rotation | (H. Hameed Khan). P1-96/5-ICR-F25/0430. | 71. | Adhoc Trial: Role of Phosphobacteria in integrated nutrient management for cotton | (N. Rajendran). | 72. | Alternate methods of pest control in cotton | (V.T.Sundaramurthy). P1-89/2-ICR-H10/0430. | 73. | Studies on the role and effects of insecticides in cotton ecosystem | (T. Surulivelu, K. Natarajan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/6-ICR H10/0430. | 74. | Studies on host plant relationship and development of resistant/tolerant varieties to cotton pests. a) Bollworms | (T.Surulivelu, S. Rajasekaran) b) Sucking pests (K. Natarajan, S. Rajasekaran) P1-89/6/ICR H 10/0430. | 75. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in the cotton eco system. | (K. Natarajan and Dhara Jothi). P1-92/1-ICR-H1 0/0430. | 76. | Bio-ecological studies on pink bollworm Pectinophora gossypiella Saunders | (B. Dhara Jothi and K.Natarajan). | 77. | Studies on soil borne diseases of cotton | (A. Kannan, K.N. Gururajan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/1-ICR H20/0430. | 78. | Studies on Bacterial blight of cotton | (A. Kannan, P. Chidambaram and K.N. Gururajan). P1-89/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 79. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases a) Grey mildew b) Alternaria leaf blight | (P.Chidambaram, P. Kannan, K.N. Gururajan, and N. Gopalakrishnan). P.1-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. | 80. | Studies on the response of elevated Carbon dioxide on physiology and productivity attributes of cotton genotypes | (S.E.S.A.Khader, N. Gopalakrishnan, and V.T. Sundaramurthy). P1-92 / 1-ICR-F 60/0430. | 81. | Identification and utilization of adaptive responses to abiotic stresses in cultivated species of cotton | (S.E.S.A. Khader, N.Gopalakrishnan, K. Venugopal, H. Hameed Khan, and K.N. Gururajan). P1/95/1-ICR-60/0430. | 82. | Studies on biochemical mechanism of resistance to bollworms of cotton | (N. Gopalakrishnan, T. Surulivelu, and V.T. Sundaramurthy). P1-89/1-ICR-F.60/0430. | 83. | Economics of Rainfed Cotton Production in Tamil Nadu | (K. Ramamoorthy). PI-94/2-ICR-F1 0/0430. | 84. | An Integrated Cotton Production and Marketing Management | (K. Ramamoorthy). PI-91/ICR-F10/0430. | 85. | Studies on the genotype x environment interaction effects in cotton varieties grown under North, Central and South Zones. | (H.K. Hanumantha Rao). P1/87/1-ICR-V10/0430. | Sirsa | 86. | Collection, evaluation and maintenance of cotton germplasm | (S.L.Ahuja and S.K.Verma). | 87. | Development of suitable compact plant type cottons for North Zone | (S. L. Ahuja). P1-85/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 88. | Studies on resistance to jassid and bollworm complex in relation to cytotypes, morphotypes and biochemical attributes in G. hirsutum | (S.L.Ahuja and S.K.Banerjee). P1-85/6-ICR-F30/0430. | 89. | Studies on seed technological aspect of hybrid seed production with emphasis on reducing the cost of hybrid seed production | (RK Deshmukh, M.R.K. Rao and T.P. Rajendran). P1-89/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 90. | Effect of different environmental conditions on seed yield and quality of varieties and hybrids in cotton | (R.K.Deshmukh and P. R.Vijayakumari). P1-92/2/ICR-F25/0430. | 91. | Survey and mapping of different microflora or pathogen (s) on seeds of different cotton varieties grown under various agroclimatic conditions in India | (P.R. Vijayakumari, P.M. Mukewar and R.A. Meena). P1-92/1-ICR-F25/0430. | 92. | Studies on the management of root rot of cotton | (D.Monga). | 93. | Breeding for resistance to bacterial blight in Gossypium hirsutum cotton with reference to North Zone | (D. Monga). | Common projects | 94. | Integrated project on study and development of high yielding coloured linted cotton with desirable textile traits | Nagpur: (K.D.Koranne, R.Kothandaraman, P. Singh, V.V. Singh and V.N. Waghmare). Coimbatore (T. Gunaseelan). Sirsa (S.L. Ahuja). | 95. | Studies on the long term effect of nutrient management practices on the productivity, nutrient balance, soil physico-chemical properties and sustainability of cotton based cropping system. | Nagpur: M.V.Venugopalan, Coimbatore: H. Hameed Khan. P1-85/1-ICR-F-25/0430. | 96. | Insecticide resistance management in H. Armigera. | Nagpur: (K.R. Kranthi) Coimbatore: (T.Surulivelu) |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of genetic resources of three cultivated species of Gossypium | (V.V. Singh and Punit Mohan). P1-86/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 2. | Studies on heterosis of F1 and F2 generations of tetraploid and diploid cottons | (P. Singh). P1-86/3-ICR-F.30/0430. | 3. | Studies on the development of practically usable cytoplasmic genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility systems in Cotton | (Suman Bala Singh). P1-84/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 4. | Studies on improvement of rainfed hirsutum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality suited to modern processing techniques (open end spinning) | (S.S. Narayanan, P. Singh and V.V.Singh). P1-86/2-ICR-F.30/0430. | 5. | Studies on improvement of rainfed arboreum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality | (P. Singh). P1-86/ICR-F.30/0430. | 6. | Study of different methods of breeding and selection for improvement of seed oil and lint characters in cotton. | (R.G. Dani). P1-84/2-ICR/F.30/0430. | 7. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in G. hirsutum | (Suman Bala Singh and N.K. Perumal). P1-88/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 8. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and Introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated cotton including application of tissue culture | (R. Kothandaraman and R. G. Dani). P1-86/1-ICR-F.50/0430. | 9. | Induced mutations for improving adaptability and yield attributes with reference to G. barbadense cv. Suvin and G. arboreum cv. Y1 | (V.N. Waghmare, R. Kothandaraman, S.L. Ahuja and K.N.Gururajan). P1-95/1-ICR-F.50/0430. | 10. | Studies on seed technological aspect of hybrid seed production with emphasis on reducing the cost of seed production | (R.K. Deshmukh, M.R.K. Rao, T.P. Rajendran). P1-89/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 11. | Effect of different environmental conditions on seed yield and quality of varieties and hybrids in cotton | (R.K. Deshmukh, P.R. Vijayakumari). P1-92/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 12. | Survey and mapping of different microflora or pathogens on seeds of different cotton varieties grown under various agroclimatic conditions of India | (P.R. Vijayakumar P.M. Mukewar and R. A. Meena). P1-92/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 13. | Identification of cotton germ plasm for improved levels of unsaturated fatty acids in the seed oil | (R.G. Dani, M. Chakrabarty and S.B. Singh). | 14. | Regeneration of cotton for genetic transformation | (S. B. Nandeshwar and A.B.Dongre) | 15. | Evaluation of suitable soybean genotypes for maximizing resource use efficiency in intercropped cotton. | (P.P.Tarhalkar and M.V.Venugopalan) P1-93/2-ICR-F-25/0430. | 16. | Comparative efficiency of drip, sprinkler and furrow irrigation methods in cotton | (P.P.Tarhalkar, M.V.Venugopalan and G.Majumdar) P1-93/2-ICR-F-25/0430. | 17. | Adhoc Trial: Evaluation of organic, chemical and integrated farming systems for sustainable crop production in rainfed areas | (P.P.Tarhalkar, T.P.Rajendran and M. V. Venugopalan) | 18. | Integrated nutrient management of rainfed cotton using organic manures and biofertilisers. | (A.R.Raju, M.Chakraborty, J.V.Singh and M.K.Meshram). P1-91/2-16R-F25/0430. | 19. | Adhoc Project: Studies on weed management of cotton in vertisols | (A.R.Raju). | 20. | Studies on use of harvested rain water by recycling at critical stages of rainfed cotton- for augmenting its production in vertisols. | (K.S.Bhaskar, B.V.Sawaji and A.H.Prakash) P1-95/1-ICR-F-25/0430. | 21. | Studies on soil moisture conservation in rainfed cotton | (B.V.Sawaji and K.S.Bhaskar) P1-95/2-ICR-F-25/0430. | 22. | Soil fertility and crop productivity changes as influenced by cotton based cropping systems in vertisol under rainfed conditions | (N.D.Mannikar, J.V.Singh and M.V.Venugopalan) P1-91/2-ICR-F25/0430. | 23. | Adhoc Project: Performance of Gypsum Coated Urea (GCU) vis-a-vis urea in relation to cotton in vertisol. | (M.V.Venugopalan and N.D.Mannikar). | 24. | Study of soil fertility and fertilizer nutrients management through split application of NPK and S on nutrient utilisation efficiency and yield of cotton in vertisols. | (R.Pundarikakshudu. and A.R.Raju). P1-93/2-ICR-F-25/0430. | 25. | Adhoc Project : Modification of CIAE manual wheel hoe for interculture in cotton crop . | (G. Majumdar). | 26. | Adhoc Project: Modification of Dattari (wooden marker) for cotton crop production. | (G. Majumdar). | 27. | Rainfall models useful for cotton agriculture and planning | (C.D.Ravindran) P1-87/1-ICR-U10/0430. | 28. | Screening of cotton germ plasm against key pests to find out morphological and biochemical basis of resistance | (T.V. Kathane and Sandhya Kranthi). P1-93/1-ICR/H10/0430. | 29. | Biochemical basis of induction of defense related proteins in cotton | (Sandhya Kranthi and S.B. Nandeshwar). P1-93/1-ICR-F60/0430. | 30. | Interaction effects of cultivars, agrotechniques, insect pests and entomophages in cotton ecosystem | (S. Vennila) P1-94/1-ICAR/H10/0430. | 31. | Studies on the utilization of biological enemies for the suppression of cotton pests – Predators and Parasitoids | (T.P. Rajendran). P1-95/1-ICR-H 10/0430. | 32. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance on diploid cotton and development of resistant breeding material | (S.T. Tembhurnikar and P. Singh). P1-86/3-ICR/H20/0430. | 33. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton | (Sheo Raj, N.K. Taneja and V.V. Singh). P1-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 34. | Evaluation of Gossypium arboreum germplasm against grey mildew disease of cotton and the utilization of resistant sources in breeding programme | (P.M. Mukewar and V.V. Singh). P1-89/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 35. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton | (P.M. Mukewar). P1-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. | 36. | Studies on the evolution of races of Xanthomonas campestris pv. malvacearum and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant sources | (M.K. Meshram and Sheo Raj). P1-92/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 37. | Evaluation of cotton germplasm against Alternaria and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases | (N.K. Taneja). P1-93/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 38. | Studies on biological control of major foliar diseases of cotton | (R.C. Ukey). P1-94/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 39. | Isolation, identification and characterisation of pathogens of cotton insect pests and development of mass production protocols of effective pathogens | (O.M.Bambawale). P1-95/1-ICR-H20/0430 | 40. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germ plasm under rainfed conditions. | (M.R.K.Rao and N.K.Perumal). PI – 85/2-ICR-F.60/0430. | 41. | Adhoc trial: Growth regulation in cotton | (M.R.K.Rao, N.K.Perumal and A.H. Prakash). | 42. | Studies on Source sink relationships in the cultivated species of cotton. | (M.R.K.Rao and A.H.Prakash). P1-89/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 43. | Physiological and Biochemical studies on bud and boll shedding in cotton | (N.K.Perumal, M.Chakrabarty and A.H.Prakash ). P1 – 88/2-ICR. F.60/0430. | 44. | Physiological studies on abiotic stresses with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton | (N.K.Perumal, M.Chakrabarty and A.H.Prakash). P1 – 89/1-ICR.F.60/0430. | 45. | Studies in physiological and Biochemical basis of differential nitrogen response in cotton cultivars. | (N.K.Perumal and A.B.Dongre). P1- 90/ICR-F60/0430. | 46. | Adhoc trial: Salt tolerance of cotton at germination and early seedling emergence | (K.B.Hebbar). | 47. | A study on generation, diffusion and utilization pattern of cotton production technology | (H.L.Gajbhiye and P. Ramasundaram). P1-95/1-ICR-E-50/0430. | 48. | Economics of rainfed cotton cultivation | (P.Ramasundaram and H.L.Gajbhiye). P1-94/1-ICR-E-10/0430. |
| Coimbatore | 49. | Development of early high yielding intra-hirsutum hybrids | (K.N. Gururajan). P1-75/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 50. | Development of extra-long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability | (K.N. Gururajan). P1-89/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 51. | Breeding new G. hirsutum varieties with new plant types development of medium staple varieties | (K.N. Gururajan). P1-89/2-ICR-F.30/0430. | 52. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra-long staple cottons | (K.N. Gururajan). P1-89/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 53. | Development, maintenance and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid seed cotton and fertility restoration in cotton | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/5-ICR-F30/0430. | 54. | Interspecific and interracial hybridisation and gene transfer in Gossypium | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/6-ICR-F30/0430. | 55. | Effect of VAM and enriched FYM in solubilizing water insoluble phosphorus for cotton and their residual effect on succeeding soybean. | (P. Nalayini, P. Chidambaram, H. Hameed Khan). P1-90/5-ICR-F-25/0430. | 56. | Alternate methods of pest control in cotton | (V.T.Sundaramurthy). P1-89/2-ICR-1410/0430. | 57. | Studies on the role and effects of insecticides in cotton ecosystem. | (T.Surulivelu, K.Natarajan and N.Gopalakrishnan), P1-89/6-ICR/H.10/0430. | 58. | Studies on host plant relationship and development of resistant/ tolerant varieties to cotton pests. a) Bollworms b) Sucking pests | (T. Surulivelu, S.Rajasekaran) (K.Natarajan, S.Rajasekaran) P1-89/6-ICR/H.10/0430. | 59. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in the cotton eco system. | (K.Natarajan and V.T.Sundaramurthy). P1-92/1-ICR/H.10/0430. | 60. | Studies on soil borne diseases of cotton | (A.Kannan, K.N.Gururajan and N.Gopalkrishnan). P-1/89-1-ICR/H.20/0430. | 61. | Studies on bacterial blight of cotton | (A.Kannan, P.Chidambaram, K.N.Gururajan). P-1/89-2-ICR/H.20/0430. | 62. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases (a) Grey mildew, (b) Alternaria leaf blight. | (P.Chidambaram, A.Kannan, K.N.Gururajan and N.Gopalkrishnan). P1-89/3-ICR-H20/0430 | 63. | Comparative physiological studies on growth, development and yield of cotton. | (A.R.Seshadrinathan and N. Gopalkrishnan). P1-76/2-ICR-F.60/0430. | 64. | Response of cotton genotypes to latitudinal differences. | (A.Seshadrinathan). P1/91-ICR-F60/0430. | 65. | Studies on photosynthetic efficiency in cotton. | (A.R.Seshadrinathan) P1-75/1-ICR-F.60/0430. | 66. | Studies on the response of elevated carbon dioxide on physiology and productivity attributes of cotton genotypes | (S.E.S.A. Khader, N.Gopalkrishnan, A.R. Seshadrinathan and V.T. Sundaramurthy). P1-92/1-ICR-F 60/0430. | 67. | Identification and utilization of adaptive responses to abiotic stresses in cultivated species of cotton | (S.E.S.A. Khader, N, Gopalkrishnan, K. Venugopal, H. Hameed Khan and K.N. Gururajan). P1- 95/1-ICR-60/0430. | 68. | Studies on biochemical mechanism of resistance to bollworms of cotton | (N.Gopalkrishnan, T.Surulivelu, V.T.Sundaramurthy and S. Rajasekaran). P1-89/1-ICR-F.60/0430. | 69. | Economics of rainfed cotton production in Tamil Nadu | (K.Ramamoorthy). P1-94/2-ICR-E-10/0430. | 70. | An Integrated Cotton Production and Marketing Management | (K.Ramamoorthy). P1-91/1-ICR-E-10/0430. |
| Sirsa | 71. | Collection, evaluation and maintenance of cotton germplasm | (S.L. Ahuja). | 72. | Development of varieties and hybrids of medium staple length in G. arboreum | (S.L. Ahuja). P1-85/4-F.30/0430. | 73. | Development of suitable plant type of G. hirsutum for north zone | (S.L. Ahuja). P1-85/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 74. | Studies on resistance to jassids and bollworm complex in relation to cytotypes, morphotypes and biochemical attributes in G. hirsutum | (S.L Ahuja and S.K. Banerjee). P1-85/6-ICR-F.30/0430. | 75. | Evaluation of parents in G. hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under North Indian conditions | (S.L. Ahuja). P1-85/2-ICR-F.30/0430. | 76. | Effect of different environmental conditions on seed yield and quality | (RA Meena). P1-92/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 77. | Screening of hirsutum x barbadense Israeli hybrids against insect pests. | (SK.Banerjee). | 78. | Studies on the management of root rot of cotton | (D.Monga) | 79. | Adhoc Trial: Studies on use of different plant growth retardants in relation to growth development and yield of cotton | (Renu Munjal). | 80. | Adhoc Trial: Physiological-studies-on high temperature tolerance on cotton | (Renu Munjal). |
| Collaborative projects | 81. | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of N,P,K and FYM on the physicochemical properties of the soil (vertisol) and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake in a fixed crop rotation of cotton-jowar. | Nagpur : (R.Pundarikakshudu and M.V.Venugopalan). Coimbatore: (H.Hameed Khan). P-1-85/1-ICR-F-25/0430. | 82. | Monitoring of insecticide resistance in helicoverpa armigera | (K.R. Kranthi) Coimbatore (T. Surulivelu) | 83. | National agricultural research Project for strengthening Research capabiuty-basic research on integrated pest management SUB-PROJECT: Studies on Integrated Pest Management in Cotton under the rainfed situation | (Project Leaders – V.T. Sundaramurthy and Sheo Raj). | 84. | Insecticide Resistance Monitoring, its biochemical and molecular Characterization in Heiicoverpa armigera | (K.R. Kranthi). | 85. | Evaluation of Indigenous pheromones from BARC for the three bollworms | (T.P. Rajendran). | 86. | Population dynamics of pink bollworm and its incidence in fruiting bodies in irrigated cotton | (S.K.Banerjee). | 87. | Identification of phylloplane microbiota for the management of bacterial blight | (M.K. Meshram and Sheo Raj). | 88. | Field efficacy demonstrations of biocontrol based IPM | (Sheo Raj, T.P. Rajendran and O. M. Bambawale). | 89. | Development of betier pesticide application technology | (T.V. Kathane and G.Majumdar). | 90. | Studies on the genotype x environment interaction effects in cotton varieties grown under North, Central and South zones. | (H. K. Hanumantha Rao). P1-87/1-ICR-V10/0430. |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of genetic resources of four cultivated species of Gossypium | (V.V. Singh and Punit Mohan). P1-86/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 2. | Studies on heterosis in F1 and F2 generations of conventional hybrids of tetraploid and diploid cottons | (P. Singh and S.S. Narayanan). P1-86/3-ICR-F.30/0430. | 3. | Studies on the development of practically usable cytoplasmic genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility systems in Cotton | (Suman Bala Singh). P1-84/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 4. | Studies on improvement of rainfed hirsutum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality suited to modern processing techniques (open end spinning) | (S.S. Narayanan, P. Singh and V.V.Singh). P1-86/2-ICR-F.30/0430. | 5. | Studies on improvement of rainfed arboreum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality | (P. Singh and S.S. Narayanan). P1-86/4-ICR-F.30/0430. | 6. | Study of different methods of breeding and selection for improvement of seed oil and lint characters in cotton. | (R.G. Dani). P1-84/2-ICR/F.30/0430. | 7. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in G. hirsutum | (Suman Bala Singh and N.K. Perumal). P1-88/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 8. | Morphological and genetical studies of gossypol glands in cotton | (Punit Mohan, S.S. Narayanan, P. Singh and A.B. Dongre). P1-88/3-ICR-F.30/0430. | 9. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and Introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated cotton including application of tissue culture | (R. Kothandaraman). P1-86/1-ICR-F.50/0430. | 10. | Studies on identification, incorporation and evaluation of plant traits and developmental breeding for field resistance to bollworm | (Punit Mohan, P. Singh, T.V. Kathane, T. Surulivelu, S. Rajasekharan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1-92/1-ICR-F .30/0430. | 11. | Studies on seed technological aspect of hybrid seed production with emphasis on reducing the cost of seed production | (R.K. Deshmukh, M.R.K. Rao, R. Pundarikakshudu, T.P. Rajendran). P1-89/2-ICR-F.30/0430. | 12. | Management of boll load through modification of vegetative and reproductive plant parts and its impact on seed yield and quality of cotton | (R.K. Deshmukh and M.R.K. Rao). P1-89/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 13. | Effect of different environmental conditions on seed yield and quality, multilocation project at Nagpur, Sirsa and Coimbatore | (R.K. Deshmukh, K. Rathinavel, O. P Tuteja and P.R. Vijayakumari). P1-92/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 14. | Survey and mapping of different microflora or pathogens on seeds of different varieties grown under various agroclimatic conditions of India | (P.R. Vijayakumari and P.M. Mukewar). P1-92/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 15. | INDO-US PROJECT (PL 480) Identification of cotton germ plasm with improved level of unsaturated fatty acid profile | (R.G. Dani, M. Chakrabarty and Suman Bala Singh). | 16. | Induction of callus from anthers of G. hirsutum | (S.B. Nandeshwar and A.B.Dongre). | 17. | Effect of variable pH on callusing efficiency and induction of embryogenic callus | (S.B.Nandeshwar and A.B. Dongre). | 18. | Browning in Cotton Tissue Culture | (Sandhya Kranthi and S.B. Nandeshwar). | 19. | Molecular Biology of Bt. | (K.R. Kranthi and A.B.Dongre). | 20. | Soil fertility and crop productivity changes in cotton based cropping system | (N.D.Mannikar, Jagvir Singh and M.V.Venugopalan). P1-91/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 21. | Evaluation of suitable soybean genotypes for maximizing resource use efficiency in intercropped cotton | (P.P.Tarhalkar and M.V.Venugopalan). P1-93/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 22. | Studies-on long term effect of continuous application of NPK and FYM on the physico-chemical properties of soil (vertisol) and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake on rainfed cotton in a fixed crop rotation of cotton-jowar | (R. Pundarikakshudu). P1-85/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 23. | Study of soil fertility and fertiliser nutrients management through split application of NPK and S on nutrient utilization efficiency and yield of cotton in vertisol | (R.Pundarikakshudu and A. R. Raju). P1-93/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 24. | Effect of organic recycling of fodder legumes intercropped with cotton on stabilizing productivity of rainfed cotton on marginal lands | (P.P.Tarhalkar and M.V.Venugopalan). P1-88/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 25. | Integrated nutrient management in rainfed cotton using organic manures and biofertilisers | (A.R.Raju). P1-91/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 26. | Nutrient management in cotton by foliar fertilization during boll development | (M.V.Venugopalan, P.P.Tarhalkar, Jagvir Singh and Mukta Chakrabarty). P1-91/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 27. | Adhoc Trial: Performance of Gypsum Coated Urea (GCU) vis-a-vis urea in relation to rainfed cotton in vertisol | (M.V.Venugopalan and N.D.Mannikar). | 28. | Adhoc Trial : Basic studies in Weed Management | (A. R. Raju). | 29. | Adhoc Project : Fabrication of modified CIAE manual hoe for interculture in cotton | (G. Majumdar). | 30. | Rainfall models useful for cotton agriculture and planning | (C.D.Ravindran and W.C. Bonde). P1-87/1-ICR-U 10/0430. | 31. | Population dynamics of bollworms through sex-pheromone traps and their relationship with larval population and incidence on fruiting bodies of cotton | (A.P.Jayaswal). P1-81/3-ICR-H10/0430. | 32. | Effect of naturally occurring wild and medicinal plant extracts on bollworms of cotton | (Sandhya Kranthi). P1-85/1-ICR-H 10/0430. | 33. | Insecticide resistance monitoring, its biochemical and molecular characterization in Helicoverpa armigera | (K.R.Kranthi). P1-90/1-ICR-H 10/0430. | 34. | Studies on the biological control of bollworms under rainfed conditions. Sub-project: Utilization of parasites and predators | (T.P.Rajendran and O.M. Bambawale). P1-90/4-ICR-H.20/0430. | 35. | Sub project: Utilization of insect pathogens | (O.M. Bambawale and T.P. Rajendran). | 36. | Biochemical basis of induction of defense related proteins (protease inhibition) in cotton to the American bollworm H. armigera | (Sandhya Kranthi and S.B. Nandeshwar). P1-93/1-ICR-F60/0430. | 37. | Screening of germplasm against the key pests to find out morphological and biochemical basis for resistance | (T.V.Kathane and Sandhya Kranthi). P1-93/1-ICR/H10/0430. | 38. | Interaction effects of cultivars, agrotechnics, insect pests and entomophages in cotton ecosystem | (S.Vennila and A.P.Jayaswal). P1-94/1-ICR-H10/0430. | 39. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton and development of resistant breeding material | (S.T.Tembhurnikar and P.Singh). P1-86/3-ICR/H 20/0430. | 40. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton | (Sheo Raj, N.K.Taneja and V.V.Singh). P1-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 41. | Evaluation of Gossypium arboreum germplasm against grey mildew disease of cotton and the utilization of resistant sources in breeding programme | (P.M.Mukewar V.V.Singh and Punit Mohan). P1-89/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 42. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton | (P.M.Mukewar). P1-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. | 43. | Evaluation of antibiotic properties of some indigenous plant species against bacterial blight, Myrothecium leaf spot and Alternaria blight of cotton | (O.M. Bambawale, M. Chakrabarty and Punit Mohan). P1-89/4-ICR-H.20/0430. | 44. | Studies on the evolution of races of Xanthomonas campestris pv. malvacearum and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant sources | (M.K.Meshram and Sheo Rail. P1-92/1-ICR/H20/0430. | 45. | Molecular basis of pathogenicity and host specificity of Xanthomonas campestris pv malvacearum (Xcm) and molecular characterisation of antagonists of Xcm | (P.K. Chakrabarty, Sheo Raj and M.K. Meshram). P1-93/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 46. | Evaluation of cotton germplasm against Alternaria and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases | (N.K.Taneja). P1-93/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 47. | Studies on biological control of major foliar diseases of cotton | (R.C.Ukey). P1-94/1-ICR/H20/0430. | 48. | Source sink relationship in the cultivated species of cotton under rainfed conditions | (M.R.K.Rao, N.K.Perumal and R.K.Deshmukh). P1-89/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 49. | Physiological evaluation of germ plasm under rainfed conditions | (M.R.K.rao and N.K.Perumal) P1-85/2-ICR-F.60/0430. | 50. | Adhoc-trial: Chemical growth regulation in cotton | (M.R.K.Rao, N.K.Perumal and A.H.Prakash) | 51. | Adhoc Trial : Spray of chemicals on bud and boll shedding | (A.H.Prakash). | 52. | Adhoc trial : Study of biochemical parameters for heterosis in cotton and study of the behaviour of the hybrids and parents under moisture stress conditions | (M.Chakrabarty). | 53. | Physiological studies on abiotic stress with particular reference to heat and drought stress | (N.K.Perumal and M.Chakrabarty). PI-89/1-ICR-F60/0430. | 54. | Studies on Physiological and Biochemical basis of differential nitrogen response in cotton cultivars | (N.K.Perumal and A.B.Dongre). P1-90/ICR-F60/0430. | 55. | A study on generation, diffusion and utilisation pattern of cotton production technology | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye) P1-94/1-ICR-E50/0430. | 56. | Economics of rainfed cotton cultivation | (P.Ramasundaram and H.Gajbhiye). P1-94/1-ICR-E10/0430. | 57. | Identification of phylloplane microbiota for the management of bacterial blight. | MK. Meshram and Sheo Raj |
| Coimbatore | 58. | Development of extra-long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability | (S. Henry and K.N. Gururajan). P1-89/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 59. | Breeding G. hirsutum varieties with new plant types development of medium staple varieties | (S.Henry and K.N. Gururajan). P1-69/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 60. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra-long staple cottons | (K.N. Gururajan and S. Henry). P1-89/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 61. | Development of early high yielding intra-hirsutum hybrids | (K.N. Gururajan and S. Henry). P1-75/2-ICR-F.30/0430. | 62. | Development, maintenance and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid seed cotton and fertility restoration in cotton | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/5-ICR-F30/0430. | 63. | Interspecific and interracial hybridisation and gene transfer in Gossypium | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/6-ICR-F30/0430. | 64. | Adhoc Project : Studies on the use of certain organic and inorganic chemicals in reducing the herbicide toxicity in young cotton seedlings | (K.Shanmugham). | 65. | Studies on the effect of fixed rotations on cotton yield, monetary returns· and soil fertility | (V.Seshadri). P1-83/ICR-F27/0430. | 66. | Studies on Phosphorus Management for cotton based double cropping systems on long term basis. | (V.Seshadri, I. V. L. N. Murthy & P. Nalayini) P1-87/ICR-F25/0430. | 67. | Studies on long term effect of continuous application of NPK . and FYM on physico-chemical properties of soil and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake of cotton in a fixed crop rotation | (I.V.L.N.Murthy, H. Hameed Khan). P1-90/5-ICR-25/0430. | 68. | Adhoc project: Effect of humic acid on nutrient uptake and seed cotton yield | (I.Y.L.N. Murthy) | 69. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in the cotton agro ecosystem | (K.Natarajan, and V.T.Sundaramurthy). P1-72/2-ICR-H-10/0430. | 70. | Alternate methods of pest control in cotton | (V.T.Sundaramurthy). P1-89/2-ICR-H-10/0430. | 71. | Studies on the role of Insecticides in cotton ecosystem | (T.Surulivelu, K.Natarajan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/2-ICR-H 10/0430. | 72. | Studies on insect host plant relationship and development of resistant/tolerant varieties. Bollworms: | (T. Surulivelu and S.Rajasekaran). P1-89/5-ICR-H10/0430. | 73. | Bioecological studies of pink bollworm | (P.gossypiella) (DharaJyothi). P1-94/1-ICR-H.10/0430. | 74. | Studies on soil borne disease of cotton | (A.Kannan, K.N.Gururajan and N.Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 75. | Studies on bacterial blight of cotton | (A.Kannan, P.Chidambaram and K.N.Gururajan). P1-89/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 76. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases of cotton | (P.Chidambaram, A.Kannan, K.N.Gururajan and N.Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. | 77. | Comparative physiological studies on growth, development and yield of cotton | (A.R.Seshadrinathan, N. Gopalkrishnan and S.E.S.A. Khader) P1-76/2-ICR-F60/0430. | 78. | Studies on photosynthetic efficiency in cotton | (A.R.Seshadrinathan) P1 75/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 79. | Studies on seed development in cotton | (SESA Khader, A.R.Seshadrinathan and N. Gopalkrishnan) P1 91/1-ICR-P60/0430. | 80. | Response of elevated carbon dioxide on physiology and productivity attributes of cotton genotypes | (SESA Khader, N. Gopalkrishnan, A.R. Seshadrinathan and V.T.Sundaramurthy). P1-92/1-ICR-F60/0430. | 81. | Response of cotton genotypes to latitudinal differences | (A.R.Seshadrinathan) P1.91/22-CICR-RS/F60/0430. | 82. | Studies on biochemical mechanism of resistance to bollworms of cotton | (N.Gopalkrishnan, T. Surulivelu, S. Rajasekharan and V.T.Sundaramurthy). P1-89/1-ICR-F6/0430. | 83. | An integrated cotton production and marketing management | (K. Ramamoorthy). P1 91/1-ICR-E10/0430. | 84. | Adhoc Trial : Economics of Hybrid Cotton (Savita) seed production – A Case Study | K. Ramamoorthy | 85. | An Economic Analysis into the Rainfed Cotton Production in Tamil Nadu | (K. Ramamoorthy). | 86. | Identification and utilization of microbial pathogens for insect and disease management. | P.Chidambaram, |
| Sirsa | 87. | Collection, evaluation and maintenance of cotton germplasm | (S.L. Ahuja). | 88. | Development of varieties and hybrids of medium staple length in G. arboreum | (S.L. Ahuja). P1-85/4-F.30/0430. | 89. | Development of suitable plant type of G. hirsutum for north zone | (S.L. Ahuja). P1-85/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 90. | Studies on resistance to jassids and bollworm complex in relation to cytotypes, morphotypes and biochemical attributes in G. hirsutum | (S.L Ahuja and S.K. Banerjee). P1-85/6-ICR-F.30/0430. | 91. | Evaluation of parents in G. hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under North Indian conditions | (S.L. Ahuja). P1-85/2-ICR-F.30/0430. | 92. | Effect of different environmental conditions on seed yield and quality | (RA Meena). P1-92/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 93. | Promotion of Research and Development efforts on hybrids in selected crops -cotton (Hybrid Project) | (S.L. Ahuja). | 94. | Studies on long term effect of continuous application of N, P, K and FYM on the physico-chemical properties of soil and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake of cotton in a fixed crop rotation (permanent manurial experiment) | 95. | Research on the fine structure of cotton fibres on factors that determines this on the significance for the technology value of fibre. | 96. | Adhoc project: Management practicesfor Zhurad | 97. | Population dynamics of pink bollworm and its incidence in fruiting bodies in irrigated cotton | (S.K.Banerjee). P1-85/1-ICR-H10/0430. | 98. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of G. hirsutum under irrigated condition | (S.K.Banerjee). P1-85/2-ICR-H10/0430. | 99. | Adhoc experiments: Efficacy of different insecticides and neem products in controlling bollworms in cotton | (S.K.Banerjee). | 100. | Studies on management of root rot of cotton | (O. Monga). | 101. | Adhoc Trial: Studies on the use of different plant growth retardants in relation to growth, development and yield of cotton | (Renu Munjal). |
| Collaborative projects | 102. | National agricultural research project for strengthening research capabillty- basic research on integrated pest management. Sub-project: basic studies on integrated pest management in cotton under the rainfed and irrigated situation. 1. Mechanisms and management of insecticide resistance in Helicoverpa armigera. | (Project Leaders V. T. Sundaramurthy and Sheo Raj). Nagpur: K.R.Kranthi. Sirsa : S.K.Banerjee. Coimbatore : T.Surulivelu | 103. | Bioefficacy of systemic insecticides against jassids and whitefly. | Nagpur: T.V.Kathane. Sirsa: S.K.Banerjee. Coimbatore : K.Natarajan | 104. | Integration of cultural, biological and behavioral modifying methods for the management of bollworms. | Nagpur-T. P. Rajendran, Nagpur- O. M. Bambawale, Sirsa-S.K.Banerjee, Coimbatore-V.T.Sundaramurthy | 105. | Evaluation of efficacy of bioagents against root rot and Fusarium wilt with and without organic amendments | Nagpur : S.T.Tembhurnikar, Sirsa : D. Monga,. | 106. | Insecticide resistance monitoring in Helicoverpa armigera in India. | Nagpur – K. R. Kranti, Coimbatore -T. Surulivelu, Sirsa (S.K.Banerjee) | 107. | Development of better Pesticide application technology ICAR Project | (T.V.Kathane and G.Majumdar) | 108. | BOSE INSTITUTE/ CICR: Molecular characterisation of Bacillus thuringiensis. | (O.M. Bambawale). | 109. | ASIAN DEVELOPMENT BANK On-farm research on IPM in cotton | (Sheo Raj, T.P. Rajendran and O.M. Bambawale). | 110. | Studies on the genotype x Environment interaction effects in cotton varieties grown under North, Central and South Zone | (H. K. Hanumantha Rao) P1 87/1-ICR-V 10/0430. |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilisation of global pool of cotton germplasm in all the four cultivated species of Gossypium | (V. V.Singh) P1-86/1-ICR-F30/0430 | 2. | Studies on improvement of rainfed hirsutum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality suited to modern processing techniques – open end spinning | (S.S.Narayanan, Phundan Singh and V.V.Singh). P1-86/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 3. | Studies on heterosis in F1 and F2 generations of conventional hybrids of tetraploid and diploid cottons | (Phundan Singh and S.S.Narayanan). P1-86/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 4. | Studies on improvement of rainfed arboreum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality | (Phundan Singh and S.S.Narayanan). P1-86/4-ICR-F30/0430. | 5. | Studies on development of practically usable cytoplasmic genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility systems in cotton | (M.G. Bhat). P1-84/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 6. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance | (Suman Bala Singh and N.K. Perumal). P1-88/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 7. | Study of different methods of breeding and selection for improvement of seed oil and lint characteristics in cotton | (R.G.Dani) . P1-84/2-ICR-F.30/0430. | 8. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridisation for the improvement of cultivated cottons including application of tissue culture | (R.Kothandaraman and R.G.Dani). P1-86/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 9. | Morphological and genetical studies of gossypol glands in cotton | (Punit Mohan, Phundan Singh, S.S.Narayanan and A.B.Dongre). P1-88/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 10. | Studies on identification, incorporation and evaluation of plant traits and developmental breeding for field resistance to bollworms | (Punit Mohan, Phundan Singh, T.V.Kathane, S.Rajasekharan, T.Surulivelu and N.Gopalakrishnan) . P1-92/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 11. | Regeneration of cotton for genetic transformation | (S.B.Nandeshwar and A.B.Dongre). P1-91/1-ICR/F30/0430. | 12. | Effect of different environmental conditions on seed yield and quality of varieties and hybrids in cotton | (R.K.Deshmukh, R.Rathinavel, P.R.Vijayakumari and RAMeena) . P1-92/2-ICR-F25/0430 | 13. | Management of boll load through modification of vegetative and reproductive plant parts and its impact on seed yield and quality in cotton (G. hirsutum) | (R.K.Deshmukh and M.R.K. Rao). P1-89/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 14. | Studies on seed technological aspects of hybrid seed with emphasis on reducing the cost of production | (R. K. Deshmukh, M. R. K. Rao, R. Pundarikakshudu, M. G. Bhat and T. P. Rajendran). P1-89/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 15. | Survey and mapping of different microflora or pathogens on seeds of different cotton varieties grown under various agroclimatic conditions in India | (P.R. Vijayakumari and P.M.Mukewar). P1-92/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 16. | Evaluation of suitable soybean genotypes for maximising resource use efficiency in intercropped cotton | (P.P.Tarhalkar and M.V.Venugopalan). P1-93/2-ICR-F.25 /0430. | 17. | Organic recycling of fodder legumes intercropped with cotton on stabilizing productivity of rainfed cotton grown under marginal lands | (P.P.Tarhalkar and M.V.Venugopalan). P1-88/2-ICR-F-25/0430. | 18. | Nutrient management in cotton by Foliar Fertilization during boll development | (M.V.Venugopalan, P.P.Tarhalkar, Jagvir Singh, Mukta Chakrabarty). P1-91/1-ICR-F-25/0430. | 19. | Integrated nutrient management In rainfed cotton using organic manures and biofertilisers | (A. R. Raju, Mukta Chakrabarty, M.K. Meshram, and Jagvir Singh). P1-91/2-ICR-F-25/0430 | 20. | Adhoc Project: IPM -Basic studies in weed management of cotton | (A.R.Raju). | 21. | Soil fertility and crop productivity changes as Influenced by cotton based cropping systems in vertisol under rainfed condition | (N.D. Mannikar, Jagvir Singh and M.V. Venugopalan). P1-91/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 22. | Study of soil fertility and fertiliser nutrients management through split application of NPK and S on nutrient utilization efficiency and yield of cotton in vertisol | (R. Pundarikakshudu and A. Ravinder Raju). P1-93/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 23. | Studies on population dynamics of bollworm moths through sex-pheromone traps and their relationship with larval population in fruiting bodies of cotton | (A.P.Jayaswal). P1-81/3-ICR-H.10/0430. | 24. | Studies on biocontrol of bollworms of cotton under rainfed conditions. Sub-project: Utilization of Insect pathogens | (O. M. Bambawale T.P. Rajendran and A.B. Dongre). P1-90/1-ICR-H.20/0430. | 25. | Sub-Project: Utilization of predators and parasites | (T.P.Rajendran). | 26. | Screening of germplasm against the key pests to find out morphological and biochemical basis of resistance | (T. V. Kathane and Sandhya Kranthi). P1-93 / 2- ICR- H10/0430. | 27. | Biochemical basis of induction of defence related proteins (protease inhibitor) In cotton against the American bollworm Helicoverpa armigera. | (Sandhya Kranthi). P1-93/ ICR/H10/0430. | 28. | Effect of naturally occurring wild and medicinal plant extracts on bollworms of cotton | (Sandhya Kranthi). P1-83/2-ICR-H10/0430 | 29. | Insecticide resistance monitoring, its biochemical and molecular characterization in Helicoverpa armigera | (K.R.Kranthi). P1-93/ ICR-H10/0430. | 30. | Biochemical basis of resistance in cotton to foliar diseases and virulence in their pathogens | (P.K. Chakrabarty). P1-88 /1-ICR – H.20/ 0430. | 31. | Multiple Disease resistance in upland cotton | (Sheo Raj, NK Taneja and V.V.Singh). P1-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 32. | Evaluation of Gossypium arboreum germplasm against grey mildew disease of cotton and the utilization of resistant sources in breeding programme | (P.M. Mukewar and V.V. Singh). P1-89 / 2-ICR-H.20 / 0430. | 33. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton | (P.M. Mukewar). P1-89/3-ICR-H.20/0430. | 34. | Evaluation of antibiotic properties of some indigenous plant species against bacterial blight, Myrothecium leaf spot and Alternaria leaf blight of cotton | (O.M. Bambawale, Mukta Chakrabarty and Punit Mohan). P1-89/ 4-ICR- H20 /0430. | 35. | Studies on the evolution of races of Xanthomonas campestris pv. Malvacearum and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant sources. | (M.K.Meshram and Sheo Rai). P1-92/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 36. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton and development of resistant breeding material | (S.T. Tembhurnikar). P1-92/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 37. | Studies on the efficacy of Trichoderma viride in the control of bacterial blight of cotton | (R.C.Ukey) P1-92/3-ICR/H20/0430. | 38. | Evaluation of cotton germplasm against Alternaria and Myrotheclum leaf spot diseases | (N.K. Taneja). P1-93/1-ICR- H20 /0430. | 39. | BARC I. Role of sterile female moths of E. vittella for augmentation of Trichogramma chilonis | (A.P. Jayaswal). | 40. | Evaluation of indigenous pheromones against bollworms | (T.P.Rajendran). | 41. | Bose Institute : Testing of B. t. strains against H. armigera | (O.M. Bambawale and T.P. Rajendran). | 42. | Physiological and biochemical studies on bud and boll shedding in cotton | (N.K.Perumal, A.B.Dongre and A.P.Jayaswal). P1-88/2-ICR.F.60/0430 | 43. | Studies on growth and development of cotton under low light intensities | (N.K.Perumal and M.R.K.Rao). P1-89/2-ICR-F.60/0430 | 44. | Physiological studies on abiotic stress with particular reference to heat and drought in cotton | (N.K. Perumal and Mrs. M. Chakrabarty). P1-89/ICR.F.60/0430. | 45. | Studies on physiological and biochemical basis of differential nitrogen response in cotton cultivars | (N.K.Perumal and A.B. Dongre). P1-90/ICR-F .60/0430. | 46. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfed conditions | (M.Ramakrishna Rao). P1-85/ 2-ICR-F.60/0430. | 47. | Studies on Source-sink relationship in cotton under rainfed conditions | (M.Ramakrishna Rao). P1-89/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 48. | Study of some biochemical characters associated with heterosis in cotton | (M.Chakrabarty). P1-89/2-ICR-F.60/0430. | 49. | Adhoc trial: Chemical regulation of growth in cotton | (M.R.K.Rao and N.K. Perumal). | 50. | Adhoc Project :Yield Modelling in cotton | (M.R.K.Rao, N.K. Perumal, N.K.Taneja, T. V. Kathane, M. K. Meshram and M. V. Venugopal). | 51. | Structure of Agriculture : A study of cotton growing tract in Vidarbha | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye) P1-87/2-ICR-E50/0430. | 52. | Studies on the agro-economic, sociopsychological and communication factors associated with technology adoption by Vidarbha farmers engaged in rainfed cotton production | (M. R. Lokhande). P1-88/1-ICR-E50/0430. |
| Coimbatore | 53. | Development of extra long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability | (S. Henry and K.N. Gururajan). P1-89/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 54. | Breeding new G. hirsutum varieties with new plant types – Development of medium staple varieties | (S. Henry and K.N. Gururajan). P1-69/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 55. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extralong staple cottons | (K.N. Gururajan and S. Henry). P1-89/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 56. | Development of early high yielding intra-hirsutum hybrids | (K.N. Gururajan and S. Henry). P1-75/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 57. | Development, maintenance and utilisation of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid seed cotton and fertility restoration in cotton | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/5-ICR-F30/0430. | 58. | Interspecific and interracial hybridisation and gene transfer in Gossypium | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/6-ICR-F30/0430 | 59. | Adhoc Trial: Studies on the performance of DCH 32 hybrid cotton seeds obtained from different sources with particular reference to their purity and fibre quality | (K.Shanmugham). | 60. | Adhoc Project: Studies on the use of certain organic and inorganic chemicals in reducing the herbicide toxicity in young cotton seedlings | (K. Shanmugham). | 61. | Studies on the effect of fixed rotations on cotton yield monetary returns and soil fertility | (V.Seshadri) . P1-83/ICR-F27/0430. | 62. | Studies on Phosphorus Management for cotton based double cropping systems on long term basis | (V. Seshadri and I.Y.L.N. Murthy). P1-87/ICR/F-25/0430. | 63. | Adhoc project: Effect of humic acid on nutrient uptake and seed cotton yield | (I.Y.L.N. Murthy). | 64. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in the cotton agro- ecosystem | (K.Natarajan and V.T.Sundaramurthy). P1-72/2-ICR-H-10/0430. | 65. | Alternate methods of pest control in cotton | (V.T.Sundaramurthy). P1-89 / 2-ICR-H-10/ 0430. | 66. | Studies on the role of insecticides in cotton ecosystem | (T. Surulivelu, K.Natarajan and N.Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/2-ICR-H-10/0430. | 67. | Studies on insect host plant relationship and development of resistant/tolerant varieties.Bollworms: | (T. surulivelu and S. Rajasekaran) . P1-89/5-ICR-H-10/0430. | 68. | Studies on soil borne diseases of cotton | (A.Kannan, K.N.Gururajan and N.Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/1-ICR-H-20/0430. | 69. | Studies on Bacterial blight of | (A.Kannan, P.Chidambaram and K.N.Gururajan). P1-89/2-ICR-H-20/0430. | 70. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases of cotton | (P.Chidambaram, A. Kannan, K.N.Gururajan and N.Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/3-ICR-H-20/0430. | 71. | Comparative physiological studies on growth, development and yield of cotton | (A.R.Seshadrinathan, N.Gopalkrishnan and S.E.S.A. Khader). P1-76/ 2 – ICR-F.60/0430. | 72. | Studies on photosynthetic efficiency in cotton | (A.R.Seshadrinathan). P1-75/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 73. | Studies on seed development in cotton | (S.E.S.A. Khader, A.R.Seshadrinathan and N.Gopalakrishnan). P1-91/1-ICR-F.60/0430. | 74. | Response of elevated carbon dioxide on physiology and productivity attributes of cotton genotypes | (S.E.S.A. Khader, N. Gopalakrishnan, A. R. Seshadrinathan and V. T. Sundaramurthy). P1-92/1-ICR-F.60/0430. | 75. | Studies on biochemical mechanism of resistance to bollworms of cotton | (N.Gopalakrishnan, T.Surulivelu, S. Rajasekharan and V. T. Sundaramurthy). P1-89/1-ICR-F.6/0430. | 76. | An integrated cotton produdion and marketing management | (K. Ramamoorthy). P1-91/1-ICR-E10/0430. | 77. | Studies on the genotype x environment interaction effects in cotton varieties grown under north, central and south zones | (H.K. Hanumantha Rao). P1-87/1-ICR-U10/0430. |
| Sirsa | 78. | Studies on resistance to jassid and bollworm complex in relation to cytotypes, morphotypes and biochemical attributes in G. hirsutum L. | (S.L. Ahuja and S.K. Banerjee). P1-85/6-ICR-F30/0430. | 79. | Development of suitable plant type of G. hirsutum for North Zone | (S.L. Ahuja and B.L. Gaul). P1-85/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 80. | Evaluation of parents in G.hirsutum L. for useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions. | (O.P.Tuteja). P1-85/2-ICR-F30/0430 | 81. | Effect of environmental conditions on seed quality | (RA Meena). P1-92/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 82. | Studies on selected hybrids of cotton and their parents for effective characters as an aid in quick seed certification | (R.A. Meena). P1-93/ ICR-F30/0430. | 83. | Adhoc Project : Agronomic studies on hirsutum cotton hybrids for North Zone | (B. L. Gaul). | 84. | Adhoc project: Studies on cotton based cropping systems | (B.L.Gaul and S.K.Sanerjee). | 85. | Adhoc project : Chemical weed control In cotton | (B.L.Gaul). | 86. | Studies on the bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of cotton under irrigated condition | (S.K.Banerjee). P1-B5/2-ICR-H.10/0430. | 87. | Population dynamics of pink bollworm and its incidence in fruiting bodies in irrigated cotton | (S.K.Banerjee). P1-81/1-ICR-H.10/0430. | 88. | Adhoc Trial : Efficacy of neem seed preparation and newer chemical insecticides against bollworms of cotton | (S.K.Banerjee). | 89. | Studies on the management of root rot of cotton | (Dilip Monga). P1-90/1-ICR-H.20/0430. |
| Common project | 90. | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of NPK and FYM on the physico-chemical properties of soil (vertisol) and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake on rainfed cotton in a fixed crop rotation of cotton-Jowar. | Nagpur – (R.Pundarikakshudu) Coimbatore – (I.Y.L.N. Murthy) Sirsa – (B.L.Gaul) P1-85/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 91. | Resistance to commonly used systemic insecticides against jassid and whitefly | Nagpur (K.R.Kranthi) Sirsa (S.K.Banerjee) |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | 1. | Collection, Conservation, Evaluation, Documentation and Utilisation of global pool of cotton germplasm in all the four cultivated species of Gossypium | (V. V. Singh). P1-86/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 2. | Studies on heterosis in F1 and F2 generations of conventional hybrids of tetraploid and diploid cottons | (P. Singh and S. S. Narayanan). P1-86/3-ICR-F.30/0430. | 3. | Studies on the development of practically usable cytoplasmic – genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility systems in cotton | (M.G.Bhat). P1-84/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 4. | Studies on improvement of rainfed hirsutum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality suited to modern processing techniques – open end spinning | (S.S.Narayanan, P.Singh and V.V.Singh). P1-86/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 5. | Studies on improvement of rainfed arboreum cotton for yield, new characters and fibre quality | (P. Singh and S.S.Narayanan). P1-86/4-ICR-F30/0430. | 6. | Study of different methods of breeding and selection for the improvement of oil and lint attributes | (R.G. Dani and Suman Bala Singh). P1-83 / 2-ICR – F.30 / 0430. | 7. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in Gossypium hirsutum L. | (Suman Bala Singh and D. Singh). P1-88/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 8. | Morphological and genetical studies of gossypol glands in cotton | (Punit Mohan, P. Singh, S.S. Narayanan and A.B. Dongre). P1-88/3-ICR-F.30/0430. | 9. | Studies on identification, incorporation and evaluation of plant traits and developmental breeding for field resistance to bollworms | (Punit Mohan, P. Singh, T. V. Kathane, S. Rajasekharan, N. Gopalakrishnan and T. Surulivelu). P1-92/1-ICR – F30 /0430. | 10. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated cottons | (R. Kothandaraman). P1-86/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 11. | Regeneration of cotton for genetic transformation | (S.B. Nandeshwar and A.B. Dongre). P1-91/1-ICR.F.30/0430. | 12. | INDO-USA PROJECT (PL 480) Identification of cotton germplasm with improved levels of unsaturated fatty acid profile | (R.G. Dani, Suman Bala Singh and Mukta Chakrabarty). | 13. | Studies on seed technological aspect of hybrid seed production with emphasis on the cost of seed production | (R. K. Deshmukh, M. R. K. Rao, M. G. Bhat, T. P. Rajendran and R. Pundarikakshudu). P1-89/2-ICR-F.30/0430. | 14. | Management of boll load through modification of vegetative and reproductive parts and its impact on seed yield and quality | (R. K. Deshmukh and M.R.K.Rao). P1-89/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 15. | Effect of different environmental conditions on seed yield and quality | (R. K. Deshmukh, R. A. Meena K. Rathinavel and P. R. Vijaya kumari). P1-92/1-ICR – F30/0430. | 16. | Survey and mapping of different microflora or pathogens on seeds of different varieties grown under various agroclimatic conditions of India | (P. R.Vijaya kumari, P.M. Mukewar and R. A. Meena). P1-92/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 17. | Runoff harvesting and recycling for stabilization of cotton production under rainfed condition | (W.C. Bonde and A.R.Raju). P1-86/1-ICR-F.10/0430. | 18. | Establishment of yield plateau over population and geometry of different plant types under rainfed condition | (W.C.Bonde). P1-88/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 19. | Studies on the interaction of some crop management factors to stabilise yield and to optimise economic profitability of rainfed cotton | (P. P. Tarhalkar, R. K. Deshmukh and M. V. Venugopalan). P1-88/3-ICR-F.25/0430. | 20. | Effect of organic recycling of fodder legumes intercropped with cotton on stabilizing productivity of rainfed cotton on marginal lands | (P. P. Tarhalkar and M. V. Venugopalan). P1-88/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 21. | Studies on tillage requirements for rainfed cotton in vertisols | (N. J. Mudholkar and R. Pundarikakshudu). P1-89/1-ICR -F.27/0430. | 22. | Adhoc trial: Technology for cotton production under rainfed conditions | (N. J. Mudholkar and P.P.Tarhalkar). | 23. | Performance of soybean genotypes as sole crops and intercrop in rainfed cotton | (N. J. Mudholkar, P. P. Tarhalkar and M. V. Venugopalan). | 24. | Nutrient management in cotton by foliar fertilization during boll development | (M.V. Venugopalan). P1-91/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 25. | Integrated Nutrient management of rainfed cotton using organic manures and biofertilisers | (A.R. Raju). P1-91/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 26. | Soil fertility and crop, productivity changes as influenced by cotton based cropping systems in vertisol under rainfed condition | (N.D. Mannikar, J.V. Singh and M.V. Venugopalan). P1-91/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 27. | Effect of sulphur on physico-chemical properties of soil and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake in cotton-soybean crop rotation | (Jagvir Singh). P1-91/4-ICR-F.25/0430. | 28. | Studies on population dynamics of bollworm moths through sex- pheromone traps and their relationship with larval population in fruiting bodies of cotton | (A.P. Jayaswal). P1-81/3-ICR-H.10/0430. | 29. | Effect of naturally occurring wild and medicinal plant extracts on bollworms of cotton | (M.W. Bhamburkar and S. Kranthi). P1-83/2-ICR-H-10/0430. | 30. | Investigations on the insecticides resistance management of cotton bollworms | (T.P. Rajendran and K. Kranthi). P1-90/1-ICR-H.10/0430. | 31. | Studies on the biological control of bollworms under rainfed condition. Sub-Project : Utilisation of insect predators and parasites | (T.P. Rajendran and O.M.Bambawale). P1-90/4-ICR-H.20/0430. | 32. | Sub project: Utilization of insect pathogens | (O. M. Bambawale and T. P. Rajendran). | 33. | Ad-hoc project: Screening of germ plasm against key insect pests: | (T.V.Kathane). | 34. | Studies on identification, incorporation and evaluation of plant traits and developmental breeding for field resistance to bollworm complex and whitefly | (T.V. Kathane). | 35. | Studies on augmentation of egg parasite Trichogramma chilonis of cotton bollworms through release of sterile host, Earias vittella | (A.P.Jayaswal, M. R. Harwalkar, H. D. Rananaware). | 36. | Field evaluation of BARC synthesized pheromones of cotton bollworms: | (T. P. Rajendran, M. W. Bhamburkar and A. J. Tamhankar). | 37. | Testing of slow release Gossyplure – Checkmate: | (M.W.Bhamburkar and T.P. Rajendran). | 38. | Evaluation of new insecticides against bollworms | (A.P. Jayaswal) | 39. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton | (Sheo Raj, N.K.Taneja and V.V. Singh). P1-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 40. | Evaluation of Gossypium arboreum germplasm against grey mildew disease of cotton and the utilization of resistant sources in breeding programme | (P. M. Mukewar and V.V.Singh). P1-89/2-ICR-H.20/0430. | 41. | Studies on evolution of races of Xanthomonas campestris pv. malvacearum (Xcm) and utilization of HVS in identification of resistant sources | (M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj). P1-92/1-ICR-H.20/0430. | 42. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton and development of resistant breeding material | (S.T.Tembhurnikar and P.Singh). P1-9212-ICR-H20-0430. | 43. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton | (P. M. Mukewar). P1-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. | 44. | Biochemical basis of resistance in cotton to foliar diseases and virulence in their pathogens | (P. K. Chakrabarty). P1-88/2-ICR-H.20/0430. | 45. | Evaluation of antibiotic properties of some indigenous plant species against bacterial blight, Myrothecium leaf spot and Alternaria leaf blight of cotton | (O.M.Bambawale, M.Chakrabarty and Punit Mohan) P1-88/1-ICR-H.20/0430. | 46. | Studies on the efficacy of Trichoderma viride in the control of bacterial blight of cotton | (R.C.Ukey) P1-92/3-ICR-H20/0430. | 47. | Source sink relationships in the cultivated species of cotton under rainfed conditions | (M.R.K.Rao, N.K.Perumal and R.K.Deshmukh). P1-89/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 48. | Physiological evaluation of germplasm under rainfed conditions | (M.R.K. Rao, D.Singh and N.K.Perumal). P1-85/2-ICR-F.60/0430. | 49. | Physiological studies on plant water relationships in cotton | (D.Singh). P1-88/1-ICR-F.60/0430. | 50. | Physiological and biochemical studies on bud and boll shedding in cotton | (NK Perumal, A.B.Dongre and A.P.Jayaswal). P1-88/2-ICR-F60/0430. | 51. | Studies on growth and development under low light intensities | (N.K.Perumal and M.RKRao). P1-89/4-ICR-F60/0430. | 52. | Study of some biochemical characters associated with heterosis in cotton | (Mukta Chakrabarty). P1-89/2-ICR.F60/0430. | 53. | Studies on the agro-economic, socio-psychological and communcation factors associated with technology adoption by Vidarbha farmers engaged in rainfed cotton production | (M. R. Lokhande). P1-88/1-ICR-E.50/0430. | 54. | A study of training needs of farmers in relation to rainfed cotton production | (M.R. Lokhande). P1-88/2-ICR-E.50/0430. | 55. | Structure of Agriculture: A study of cotton growing tract in Vidarbha region | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye). P1-87/2-ICR-E.50/0430. |
| Coimbatore | 56. | Maintenance and evaluation of national collection of cotton germ plasm | (S. Rajasekharan). P1-67/15-ICR-F30/0430. | 57. | Development of extralong staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability | (S. Henry and K.N. Gururajan). P1-89/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 58. | Breeding new G. hirsutum varieties with new plant types – development of medium staple varieties | (S.Henry and K.N. Gururajan) P1-89/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 59. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cottons | (K.N. Gururajan and S.Henry). P1-89/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 60. | Development of early high yielding intra hirsutum hybrids | (K.N.Gururajan and S.Henry). P1-89/4-ICR – F30/0430. | 61. | Development, maintenance and utilisation of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid seed cotton and fertility restoration in cotton | (T.Gunaseelan). P1-89/5-ICR – F30/0430. | 62. | Interspecific and interracial hybridization and gene transfer in Gossypium | (T. Gunaseelan). Pl-89/6-ICR-F30/0430. | 63. | Adhoc project: Studies on the performance of DCH 32 hybrid cotton seeds obtained from different sources with particular reference to their purity and fibre quality | (K. Shanmugham). | 64. | Adhoc project: Studies on advanced sowing of hybrid cotton through transplantation | (K. Shanmugham). | 65. | Studies on the effect of fixed rotations on cotton yield, monetary returns and soil fertility | (V. Seshadri). P1-83/1-ICR-F.27/0430. | 66. | Studies on phosphorus Management Sub Project A: Studies on phosphorus management for cotton based double cropping systems on long term basis | (V. Seshadri). P1-87/ICR/F.25/0430. | 67. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in the cotton agro- ecosystem | (K.Natarajan, V.T.Sundaramurthy). P1-72/2-ICR-H-10/0430. | 68. | Alternate methods of pest control in cotton | (V.T.Sundaramurthy). P1-89/2-ICR-H10/0430. | 69. | Studies on the role of insecticides in cotton ecosystem | (T.Surulivelu, K. Natarajan and N.Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/2-ICR-H10/0430. | 70. | Studies on insect host plant relationship and development of resistant/ tolerant varieties. Bollworms: | (T. Surulivelu and S. Rajasekaran). P1-89/5-ICR-H10/0430. | 71. | Studies on soil borne diseases of cotton | (A. Kannan, K.N.Gururajan and N.Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 72. | Studies on bacterial blight of cotton | (A. Kannan, P. Chidambaram and K.N.Gururajan). Pl-89/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 73. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases of cotton | (P. Chidambaram, A. Kannan, K.N.Gururajan and N.Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. | 74. | Studies on seed pathology of cotton | (P. Chidambaram). P1-89/4-ICR-H20/0430. | 75. | Comparative physiological studies on growth, development and yield of cotton | (A.R. Seshadrinathan, N. Gopalakrishnan and S.E.SAKhader). P1-76/2-ICR-F.60/0430. | 76. | Studies of photosynthetic efficiency in cotton | (A.R. Seshadrinathan). P1-75/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 77. | Studies of seed development | (S.E.S.A.Khader, A.R.Seshadrinathan and N.Gopalakrishnan). P1- 91/1-ICR-F601/0430. | 78. | Response of elevated carbondioxide on physiology and productivity attributes of cotton genotypes | (S. E. S. A. Khader, N.Gopalakrishnan, A. R. Seshadrinathan and V. T. Sundaramurthy). P1-92/1-ICR-F60/0430. | 79. | Studies on biochemical mechanism of resistance to bollworms of cotton | (N. Gopalakrishnan, T.Surulivelu, S.Rajasekharan and V.T.Sundaramurthy). Pl-89/1-ICR-F60/0430. | 80. | An integrated cotton production and marketing management | (K. Ramamurthy) P1-91/1-ICR-C.10/0430. | 81. | Studies on the genotype x environment interaction effects in cotton varieties grown under North, Central and South zone | (H.K. Hanumantha Rao). P1-87/1-ICR-U10/0430. |
| Sirsa | 82. | Studies on resistance to jassid and bollworm complex in relation to cytotypes, morphotypes and biochemical attributes in G. hirsutum L. | (S. L. Ahuja and S. K. Banerjee). P1-85/6-ICR- F30/ 0430. | 83. | Development of suitable plant type cotton for north zone | (S. L. Ahuja and B. L. Gaul) P1-85/3-ICR- F30 / 0430. | 84. | Evaluation, maintenance and collection of cotton germplasm | (S.L. Ahuja). | 85. | HYBRID PROJECT: Evaluation of parents in G. hirsutum L. for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions | (O.P.Tuteja). | 86. | Studies on direct, residual and cumulative effect of phosphorus on cotton | (B.L. Gaul). P1-86/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 87. | Population dynamics of pink bollworm and its incidence in fruiting bodies in irrigated cotton. | (S. K. Banerjee). P1-85/1-ICR-H10/0430. | 88. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of G. hirsutum under irrigated condition. | (S. K. Banerjee). P1-85/2-ICR-H10/0430. | 89. | Adhoc experiment: Efficacy of different insecticides and neem products in controlling the bollworms in cotton | (S. K. Banerjee). | 90. | Studies on the management of root rot of cotton | (D. Monga). P1-90/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| Common project | 91. | Studies on response of micro nutrients on cotton cultivars in different agro-eco-soil systems. | Nagpur: (N. J. Mudholkar, P. P. Tarhalkar and R. Pundarikakshudu) Sirsa : (B.L.Gaul) P1- 90/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 92. | Studies on long term effect of continuous application of NPK and FYM on the physicochemical properties of soil and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake in rainfed cotton in a fixed crop rotation of cotton-jowar | . Nagpur : (R.Pundarikakshudu) Sirsa : (B.L.Gaul) P1-85/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 93. | Studies on soil-water-plant relationships as affected by K-dynamics in cotton growing vertisols. | Nagpur : (R. Pundarikakshudu, M. R. K. Rao, R. K. Deshmukh and N. K.Taneja). Sirsa : (B.L.Gaul) P1-89/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 94. | Improvement in nitrogen use efficiency in cotton. | Nagpur N.D. Mannikar) Sirsa : (B.L. Gaul) P1-90/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 95. | Response of cotton genotypes to latitudinal differences | (A.R.Seshadrinathan). |
| Collaborative Project | 96. | CICR – SAC Project on yield modelling in cotton | (M.R.K.Rao, N.K.Perumal, N. K. Taneja, M.K.Meshram and T.V.Kalhane). |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilisation of genetic resources, of the four cultivated species of Gossypium | (V. V. Singh). P1-86/1-ICR-F.30/0430. | 2. | Basic studies on the exploitation of hybrid vigour in cotton | (P. Singh and S. S. Narayanan). P1-86/ 3-ICR – F.30/0430. | 3. | Studies on the development of practically usable cytoplasmic- genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility systems in cotton | (M. G. Bhat). P1-84 /1-ICR – F30 / 0430. | 4. | Studies on development of compact short duration plant types in G. hirsutum | (S. S. Narayanan, P. Singh and V. V. Singh). P1-86 / 2-ICR – F30 / 0430. | 5. | Basic studies on character transference in relation to short duration dwarf plant type in G. arboreum L. | (P. Singh and S. S. Narayanan). P1 – 86/4 – ICR – F30/0430. | 6. | Study of different methods of breeding and selection for the improvement of oil and lint attributes | (R. G. Dani and S. B. Singh). P1-84 / 2-ICR – F.30 / 0430. | 7. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance in Gossypium hirsutum | (Suman Bala Singh, D. Singh and R. G. Dani). P1-88/ 1-ICR – F.30/0430. | 8. | Botanical and genetical studies on biomass production in diploid and tetraploid cultivated cottons | (Punit Mohan, M. G. Bhat and V. V. Singh). P1-88 / 2-ICR F.30 I 0430. | 9. | Morphological and genetical studies of gossypol glands in cotton | (Punit Mohan, P. Singh, S. S. Narayanan and A. B. Dongre). P1-88/3-ICR-F.30/0430. | 10. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated cottons | (R. Kothandaraman). P1-86 11-ICR – F.50/0430. | 11. | Studies on in-vitro regeneration of callus and its differentiation for the improvement of cultivated cottons | (S. B. Nandeshwar and A. B. Dongre). P1-91/1-ICR – F.30/0430. | 12. | Studies on seed technological aspect of hybrid seed production with emphasis on the cost of seed production | (R. K. Deshmukh, M. R. K. Rao, M. G. Bhat, T. P. Rajendran and R. Pundarikakshudu). P1-89/2-ICR – F30/0430. | 13. | Management of boll load through modification of vegetative and reproductive parts and its impact on seed yield and quality in cotton | (R. K. Deshmukh and M. R. K. Rao). P1:89/1-ICR – F30/0430. | 14. | Studies on effect of seed characteristics and storage conditions on cotton seed longevity | (R. A. Meena, R. K. Deshmukh and A. B. Dongre). P1-88/1-ICR/F.25/0430. | 15. | Studies on interplant variation within parents of commercial cotton hybrids in relation to seed production | (R. A. Meena, R. K. Deshmukh and P. Singh). P1-87/1-ICR – F.30/0430. | 16. | Runoff harvesting and recycling for increased stabilized production of cotton under rainfed condition | (W.C. Bonde and A.R. Raju). P1-86/1-ICR-F.10/0430. | 17. | Studies on soil and water conservation treatments for effective rain water management and optimisation of cotton production under rainfed condition | (W.C. Bonde). P1-86 12-ICR – F26/0430. | 18. | Establishment of yield plateau over population and geometry of different cotton plant types | (W. C. Bonde and A. R. Raju). P1-88 /1 – ICR – F.25 / 0430. | 19. | Studies on the interaction of some crop management factors to stabilise yield and to optimise economic profitability of rainfed cotton | (P.P.Tarhalkar, R. K. Deshmukh and M. V. Venugopalan). P1-88 / 3-ICR – F25 /0430. | 20. | Effect of organic recycling of fodder legumes intercropped with cotton on stabilizing productivity of rainfed cotton on marginal lands | (P.P.Tarhalkar and M. V.Venugopalan). P1-88/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 21. | Nutrient management in cotton by foliar fertilization during boll development | (M. V. Venugopalan, P. P. Tarhalkar, J. V. Singh and Mukta Chakrabarty). P1 – 91 / ICR – F25 / 0430. | 22. | Studies on tillage requirement of rainfed cotton in vertisols | (N. J. Mudholkar and R. Pundarikakshudu) P1 – 89/1-ICR – F.27 / 0430. | 23. | Demonstration trial for promising cotton production technology under rainfed conditions. | (N. J. Mudholkar and P. P.Tarhalkar). | 24. | Integrated nutrient management in rainfed cotton using organic manures and biofertilizers. | (A. R. Raju, W. C. Bonde, M. K. Meshram, Jagvir Singh and M. Chakraborty). P1 – 91/2 – ICR – F25 /0430. | 25. | Integrated weed management in rainfed cotton | (A. R. Raju). | 26. | Studies on the effect of sulphur on physicochemical properties of soil (vertisol) and its relation to yield and uptake in cotton-soybean crop rotation | (Jagvir Singh). P1-91/1 – ICR – F.25/0430. | 27. | Soil fertility and crop productivity changes as influenced by cotton based cropping systems in vertisol under rainfed conditions | (N.D. Mannikar, Jagvir Singh and M. V. Venugopalan). P1-1/2- ICR. F.25/0430. | 28. | Studies on population dynamics of bollworm moths through sex-pheromone traps and their relationship with larval population in fruiting bodies of cotton | (A. P. Jayaswal). P1-81/3-ICR-H10/0430. | 29. | Effect of naturally occurring wild and medicinal plant extracts on bollworms of cotton | (M. W. Bhamburkar). P1-83/2-ICR-H10/0430. | 30. | Studies on toxicological residues of newer insecticides in rainfed cotton | (M.W. Bharnburkar). P1-84/1-ICR-H10/0430. | 31. | Screening of some GMS based hybrids (G. hirsutum) for resistance to jassids and bollworms | (M. W. Bhamburkar) | 32. | Studies on biocontrol of bollworms of cotton under rainfed conditions. | P1-90 /1-ICR / H20/ 0430. | 33. | Studies on predators | (T. P. Rajendran). | 34. | Studies on parasites | (T. P. Rajendran) | 35. | Studies on parasites | (A. P. Jayaswal) | 36. | Studies on pathogens | (O. M. Barnbawale) | 37. | Field evaluation of pheromones developed at BARC against pink and spotted bollworms | (M. W. Bhamburkar). | 38. | Release of sterile females of Earias vittella | (A. P. JAYASWAL) | 39. | Screening of cotton germplasm for resistance to bacterial blight and studies on its nature of resistance | (M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj). P1- 80/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 40. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton | (S.T.Tembhurnikar P1-86/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 41. | Evaluation of Gossypium arboreum germplasm against grey mildew disease of cotton and the utilisation of resistant sources in breeding programme | (P. M. Mukewar and V. V. Singh). P1-89/2-ICR- H20/0430. | 42. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton | (Sheo Raj, N. K. Taneja and V. V. Singh). P1-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 43. | Epidemiology of Fusarium wilt of cotton | (S. T. Tembhurnikar). P1-86/3-ICR-H20/0430. | 44. | Studies on population dynamics of Xanthomonas campestris pv. malavacearum and its pathotypes in relation to development of bacterial blight off cotton | (M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj) P1-86/4-ICR – H20 /0430. | 45. | Role of biochemical principles during bacterial blight, Myrothecium and Alternaria leaf spots pathogenesis in relation to resistance-susceptibility in cotton and virulence/ avirulence in different races/isolates of pathogens | (P.K. Chakrabarty). P1-88/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 46. | Evaluation of antibiotic properties of some indigenous plant species against bacterial blight, Myrothecium leaf spot and Alternaria leaf blight of cotton | (O. M. Bambawale, M. Chakrabarty and Punit Mohan). P1-88/1-ICR- H20/0430. | 47. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton | (P. M. Mukewar). P1-89/1CR – H20/0430. | 48. | Source sink relationships in the cultivated species of cotton under rainfed conditions | (M. R. K. Rao, N. K. Perumal and R. K. Deshmukh). P1-89/1-ICR- F.60/0430. | 49. | Adhoc Trial: Studies on new wilt | (M. R. K. Rao, R. K. Deshmukh and R. Pundarikakshudu) | 50. | Physiological studies on plant water relationship in cotton | (Devendra Singh). P1-88/2-ICR-F60/0430. | 51. | Study of some biochemical characters associated with heterosis in cotton | (Mrs. M. Chakrabarty). P1 – 89/2 -ICR – F.60 / 0430. | 52. | Physiological and biochemical studies on bud and boll shedding in cotton | (N. K. Perumal, A. B. Dongre and A. P. Jayaiswal). P1-88/2-ICR-F.60/0430. | 53. | Studies on growth and development of cotton under low light intensities | (N. K. Perumal and M. R. K. Rao) P1-89/ 1-ICR – F60 / 0430. | 54. | Structure of agriculture – A study of cotton growing tract in Vidarbha. | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye). P1 – 87/2 -ICR – E 50/0430. |
| Coimbatore | 55. | Maintenance and evaluation of National collection of germplasm | (S. Rajasekaran). P1-67 /15-ICR-F30/0430. | 56. | Development of extra long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability | (S. Henry and K. N. Gururajan). P1-89/1-ICR -F30/0430. | 57. | Breeding G. hirsutum varieties with new plant types – development of medium staple varieties | (S. Henry and K. N. Gururajan). P1-89 /1-ICR – F30 / 0430. | 58. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cottons | (K. N. Gururajan and S. Henry). P1-89 / 3-ICR – F30 / 0430. | 59. | Development of early high yielding intra- hirsutum hybrids | (K. N. Gururajan and S. Henry). P1-89/4-ICR – F30/0430. | 60. | Development, maintenance and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility for hybrid seed cotton and fertility restoration in cotton | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/5-ICR – F30/0430. | 61. | Interspecific and interracial hybridization and gene transfer in Gossypium | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/6-ICR/F30/0430. | 62. | Studies on the response of new plant types to varying population pressure under winter irrigated conditions | (K. Shanmugham). P1-88/1-ICR- F27/0430. | 63. | Studies on intercropping pulses, vegetables, oilseeds and wheat in winter irrigated cotton and nutrient depletion pattern froms oil | (k. shanmugham). P1-90 /1-ICR- F.27/0430. | 64. | Adhoc Project: Studies on the performance of DCH 32 seeds obtained from different sources with particular reference to their genetic purity and fibre quality. | 65. | Studies on the effect of fixed rotations on cotton yield, monetary returns and soil fertility | (V. Seshadri and P. C. Meenakshisundaram). P1-83/1-ICR-F27/0430. | 66. | Studies on phosphorous management. Sub Project a: Studies on phosphate management for cotton based double cropping systems on long term basis | (V. Seshadri and P. C. Meenakshisundaram). P1-87/ICR-F25/0430. | 67. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in the cotton agro-eco- system | (K. Natarajan and V. T. Sundaramurthy). P1-72/2 -ICR-H10/0430. | 68. | Studies on insect-host plant relationship and development of resistant/ tolerant varieties to bollworms | (T. Surulivelu and S. Rajasekaran). P1-89/5 -ICR – H10/0430. | 69. | Studies on the role of insecticides in cotton ecosystem | (T. Surulivelu, K. Natarajan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/4-ICR-H10/0430. | 70. | Alternate methods of pest control in cottons | (V.T. Sundaramurthy). P1 – 89/2 -ICR – H10 /0430. | 71. | Studies on soil borne diseases of cotton | (A. Kannan, K. N. Gururajan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1- 89/1 – ICR – H20/ 0430. | 72. | Studies on bacterial blight of cotton | (A. Kannan, P.Chidambaram and K. N. Gururajan). P1-89/2 -ICR – H20/ 0430. | 73. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases of cotton | (P. Chidambaram, A. Kannan, K. N. Gururajan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1 -89/3-ICR-H20/ 0430. | 74. | Studies on seed pathology of cotton | (P. Chidambaram). P1-89/ 4 – ICR- H20/ 0430. | 75. | Comparative physiological studies on growth, development and yield of cotton | (A.R. Seshadrinathan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1 – 76/2 -ICR – F60 / 0430. | 76. | Studies on photosynthetic efficiency in cotton | (A. R. Seshadrinathan) P1 – 75 /1 – ICR – F30 / 0430. | 77. | Studies in Seed development in cotton | (S. E. S. A. Khader, A. R. Seshadrinathan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1-91/1-ICR-F60/0430. | 78. | Estimation of cotton acreage and condition assessment through remote sensing and yield modelling. | (M. R. K. Rao, N. K. Perumal, N. K. Taneja, M. K. Meshram and T. V. Kathane) | 79. | Studies on biochemical mechanisms of resistance to bollworms of cotton | (N. Gopalakrishnan, T. Surulivelu, S. Rajasekaran and V. T. Sundaramurthy). P1 – 89/1 – ICR – F60/0430. | 80. | Studies on the genotype environment interaction effects in cotton varieties grown under North, Central and South zone | (H. K. Hanumantha Rao). P1-87/1 -ICR – U10/0430. |
| Sirsa | 81. | Studies on resistance to jassid and bollworm complex in relation to cytotypes, morphotypes and biochemical attributes in G. hirsutum | (S. L. Ahuja and S. K. Banerjee). P1-85/6-ICR/ F.30/0430. | 82. | Development of suitable plant type cottons for North Zone | (S. L. Ahuja and B. L. Gaul). P1-85/3-ICR – F30/0430. | 83. | Studies for improving fibre attributes in G. arboreum L. and other plant characters affecting yield | (O. P. Tuteja). P-85 /4-ICR – F30/0430. | 84. | Evaluation of parents in G. hirsutum L. for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions | (O. P. Tuteja). P1-85/2-ICR – F30/0430. | 85. | Population dynamics of pink bollworm and its incidence in fruiting bodies in irrigated cotton | (S. K. Banerjee). P1-85/1-ICR.H10/0430. | 86. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of G. hirsutum and G. arboreum under irrigated condition | (S. K. Banerjee). P1-85/2-ICR-H10/0430. | 87. | Adhoc experiment: Comparative efficacy of some insecticides and neem seed preparation on the incidence of major pests of cotton | (S. K. Banerjee). | 88. | Management of root rot of cotton | (D. Monga). P1·90/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| Common projects | 89. | Studies on response of some micronutrients on cotton cultivars in different agro-eco-soil systems. | Nagpur : (N. J. Mudholkar, P.P.Tarhalkar and R. Pundarikakshudu) Coimbatore : (P. C. Meenakshisundaram and A. R. Seshadrinathan) Sirsa : (B.L. Gaul) P1-90/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 90. | Studies on direct, residual and cumulative effect of ‘P’ on cotton. | Nagpur : (N. D. Mannikar and Jagvir Singh) Coimbatore : (N. Rajendran and P.C. Meenakshisundaram) Sirsa : (8. L. Gaul) P1-86/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 91. | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of NPK and FYM on the physico-chemical properties of soil (vertisol) and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake on rainfed cotton in a fixed crop rotation of cotton-jowar. | Nagpur: (R. Pundarikakshudu) Coimbatore: (P. C. Meenakshisundaram and N. Rajendran) Sirsa: (B. L. Gaul) P1- 85/1 – ICR – F25 /0430. | 92. | Studies on soil – water – plant relationship as effected by K dynamics in cotton growing vertisol. | Nagpur : (R. Pundarikakshudu, M. R. K. Rao, N. K. Taneja and R. K. Deshmukh) Sirsa : (B.L. Gaul) P1 – 89 /1 – ICR – F.25/0430. | 93. | Improvement in nitrogen use efficiency in cotton. | Nagpur : (Jagvir Singh and N. D. Mannikar) Coimbatore : (P. C. Meenakshisundaram) Sirsa : (B. L. Gaul) P1-90/2-ICR.F.25/0430. |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) / Project Code and Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | 1. | Collection, Conservation, Evaluation, Documentation and Utilisation of genetic resources of the four cultivated species of Gossypium | (V.V. Singh). P1-86/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 2. | Studies on development of compact short duration plant types in Gossypium hirsutum L. | (S. S. Narayanan, Phundan Singh and V. V. Singh). P1-86/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 3. | Basic studies on character transference in relation to short duration plant type in G. arboreum | (Phundan Singh and S. S. Narayanan). P1-86/4-ICR-F30/0430. | 4. | Basic studies on the exploitation of hybrid vigour in cotton | (Phundan Singh and S.S. Narayanan). P1-86/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 5. | Studies on the development of practically usable cytoplasmic genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility systems in cotton | (M.G.Bhat). P1-84/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 6. | Collection, Conservation, Evaluation, Documentation and Utilisation of genetic resources of the four cultivated species of Gossypium | (V.V. Singh). P1-86/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 7. | Studies on development of compact short duration plant types in Gossypium hirsutum L. | (S. S. Narayanan, Phundan Singh and V. V. Singh). P1-86/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 8. | Basic studies on character transference in relation to short duration plant type in G. arboreum | (Phundan Singh and S. S. Narayanan). P1-86/4-ICR-F30/0430. | 9. | Basic studies on the exploitation of hybrid vigour in cotton | (Phundan Singh and S.S. Narayanan). P1-86/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 10. | Studies on the development of practically usable cytoplasmic genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility systems in cotton | (M.G.Bhat). P1-84/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 11. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance | (Suman Bala Singh, and Devendra Singh). P1-88/1-ICR-F. 30/0430. | 12. | Study of different methods of breeding and selection for improvement of seed oil and lint characteristics in cotton | (Suman Bala Singh). P1-84/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 13. | Morphological and genetical studies of Gossypol glands in cotton | (Punit Mohan, S. S. Narayanan and Phundan Singh). P1-88/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 14. | Botanical and genetical studies on biomass production and genetics of components in diploid and tetraploid cultivated cottons | (Punit Mohan, M.G.Bhat and V.V.Singh). P1-88/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 15. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated cottons | (R. Kothandaraman) P1-86/1-ICR-F50/0430. | 16. | Management of boll load through modification of vegetative and reproductive plant parts and its impact on seed yield and quality in hybrid cotton for seed production | (R. K. Deshmukh and M. R. K. Rao). P1-89/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 17. | Studies on seed technological aspects of hybrid seed with emphasis on reduction in cost of production | (R.K.Deshmukh, M.R.K.Rao, R. Pundarikakshudu, M. G. Bhat and T. P. Rajandran). P1-89/2-ICR-F30/0430. | 18. | Studies on effect of seed characteristics and storage conditions on cotton seed longevity | (R.A.Meena, R.K.Deshmukh and Phundan Singh). P1-88/2-ICR-F25/0430. | 19. | studies on the effect of sulphur and magnesium on growth, yield and their uptake in cotton under rainfed conditions | ( Jagvir Singh). P1-88/1-ICR-F25/0430. | 20. | Studies on direct, residual and cumulative effect of ‘P’ on cotton | (N.D. Mannikar and Jagvir Singh). P1-86/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 21. | Soil test crop response correlation studies in cotton in vertisol with special reference to ‘P’ | (N. D. Mannikar and Jagvir Singh). P1-86/1-ICR-F 25/0430. | 22. | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of NPK and FYM on the physico-chemical properties of soil (vertisol) and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake on rainfed cotton in a fixed crop-rotation of cotton-jowar | (R. Pundarikakshudu). P1-85/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 23. | Studies on soil- water plant relations as affected by potassium dynamics in cotton growing vertisol | (R. Pundarikakshudu, M. R. K. Rao, N. K. Taneja and R. K. Deshmukh). P1-89/1-ICR-F.25/0430. | 24. | Adhoc trial Improvement in nitrogen use efficiency in cotton | (Jagvir Singh and N. D. Mannikar). | 25. | Studies on soil and water conservation and rain water management | (W. C. Bonde). P1-86/2-ICR-F 26/0430. | 26. | Run off harvesting and recycling in cotton based cropping systems | (W. C. Bonde). P1-86/1-ICR-F10/0430. | 27. | Crop geometry and population for different cotton plant types | (W. C. Bonde and A. P. Jayaswal ). P1-88/1-ICR-F25/0430. | 28. | Studies on interaction of crop management factors to stabilize yield and to optimize economic profitability of rainfed cotton | (P. P. Tarhalkar). P1-88/1-ICR-F 25/0430. | 29. | Effect of organic recycling of fodder legumes intercropped with cotton on stabilizing productivity of rainfed cotton grown on marginal lands | (P.P.Tarhalkar). P1-88/2-ICR-F.25/0430. | 30. | Studies on tillage requirement for rainfed cotton in vertisols | (N.J. Mudholkar and R. Pundarikakshudu). P1-89/1-ICR-F25/0430. | 31. | Studies on response of some micro-nutrients on cotton in different agro-eco-soil system | (N. J. Mudholkar, P.P. Tarhalkar and R. Pundarikakshudu). P1-90/1-ICR-F25/0430. | 32. | Effect of naturally occurring wild and medicinal plants extracts on bollworms of cotton. | (M. W. Bhamburkar). P-1-85/2-ICR-H10/0430 | 33. | Studies on toxicological residues of newer insecticides in rainfed cotton | (M. W. Bhamburkar). P1-84/1-ICR-H 10/0430. | 34. | Adhoc expt: Efficacy of Alphaguard – a new synthetic pyrethroid for the control of bollworms of cotton. | 35. | Insecticide resistance management of bollworms | (T. P. Rajendran). P1-90/1-ICR-H10/0430. | 36. | Studies on population dynamics of bollworm moths through sex-pheromone traps in cotton | (A. P. Jayaswal). P1-81/3-ICR-H10/0430. | 37. | Studies on biological control of bollworms of cotton under rainfed conditions. | P1-90/1-ICR-H10/0430. | 38. | Sub-project: 1. Studies on parasites for the management of bollworms | (A. P. Jayaswal) | 39. | Sub project 2: Utilization of predators | (T. P. Rajendran) | 40. | Sub Project 3: Utilization of insect pathogens | (O. M. Bambawale, T.P. Rajendran and A. B. Dongre). | 41. | Screening of cotton germplasm for resistance to bacterial blight and studies on its nature of resistance | (M.K.Meshram and Sheo Raj). P1-80/4-ICR-H20/0430. | 42. | Studies on boll rot complex in cotton | (N. K. Taneja and O. M. Bambawale). P1-86/1-ICR-H20/0430 | 43. | Epidemiology of Fusarium wilt of cotton | (S. T. Temburnikar). P1-86/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 44. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cottons | (S. T. Temburnikar and P. Singh). P1-86/3-ICR-H20/0430. | 45. | Studies on population dynamics of Xanthomonas campestris pv. melvecearum and its pathotypes in cotton | (M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj). P1-86/4-ICR-H20/0430. | 46. | Pathological investigations on new wilt of cotton | (Sheo Raj, P. K. Chakrabarty and M. K. Meshram). P1-86/7-ICR-H10/0430. | 47. | Role of biochemical principles in bacterial blight, Myrothecium and Alternaria leaf spot pathogenesis | (P.K. Chakrabarty). P1-88/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 48. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton | (Sheo Raj, N. K. Taneja and V. V.Singh). P1-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 49. | Studies on seed transmitted pathogenic infections and other seed microflora of cotton | (P. M. Mukewar). P1-89/ICR-H20/0430. | 50. | Evaluation of Gossypium arboreum germplasm against grey mildew disease and utilization in breeding programme | (P. M. Mukewar and V. V. Singh). P1-89/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 51. | Evaluation of antibiotic properties of some indigenous plant species against bacterial blight, Myrothecium leaf spot and Alternaria leaf blight of cotton | (O. M. Bambawale, Punit Mohan and Mukta Chakrabarty). P1-88/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 52. | Studies on source-sink relationships in cotton under rainfed conditions | (M. R. K. Rao, N. K. Perumal and R.K. Deshmukh). P1-89/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 53. | Physiological studies on new wilt of cotton | (M.R.K.Rao, R.K.Sahay, R.Pundarikakshudu and R.K. Deshmukh). P1-86/2-ICR-F.60/0430. | 54. | Physiological and biochemical studies on bud and boll shedding in cotton. | (N. K. Perumal, A. B. Dongre and A. P. Jayaswal). P1-88/2-ICR-F60/0430. | 55. | Studies on growth and developement of cotton under low light intensities | (N.Kumar Perumal and M.R.K.Rao). P1-89/4 ICR-F60/0430. | 56. | Physiological studies on plant water relationships in cotton | (Devendra Singh). P1-88/1-ICR-F.60/0430. | 57. | Adhoc Research Experiment: Effect of foliar application of lime on growth and yield of cotton under rainfed conditions | (Devendra Singh). | 58. | Biochemical studies on disease resistance of bacterial blight on cotton. | (A. B. Dongre and P. K. Chakrabarty). P1-88/5 ICR-F60/0430. | 59. | Study of some biochemical characters associated with heterosis In cotton | (Mukta Chakrabarty). P1-89/2-ICR-F60/0430. | 60. | Studies on the agro-economic socio-psychological and communication factors associated with technology adoption by Vidarbha farmers engaged in rainfed cotton production | (M. R. Lokhande). P1-88/1-ICR-E.50/0430. | 61. | A study of training needs of farmers in relation to rainfed cotton production | (M.R.Lokhande) P1-88/2-ICR-E.50/0430. | 62. | Structure of Agriculture – A study of cotton growing tract in Vidarbha | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye). P1-87/2-ICR-E.50/0430. | 63. | Monopoly cotton procurement scheme of Maharashtra – A study of organizational effectiveness | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye). P1-87/1-ICR-E.50/0430. | 64. | An economic enquiry into the pesticide use behaviour among cotton based farming system in TamilNadu | (K.Ramamoorthy). P1-89/1-ICR-E10/0430. | 65. | Adhoc Project: Economics of cotton seed oil production and marketing- a case study. | (K. Ramamoorthy). |
| Coimbatore | 66. | Maintenance and evaluation of national collection of germplasm | (S. Rajasekaran). P1-67/15-ICR-F30/0430. | 67. | Development of extra long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability | (S.Henry, K.N. Gururajan, T.Surulivelu, A. Kannan and V. Seshadri). P1-89/1-ICR-F30/0430. | 68. | Breeding G. hirsutum varieties with new plant types- Development of medium staple varieties | (S. Henry, K. N. Gururajan, K. Natarajan, P. Chidambaram, K. Shanmugham). P1-89/2-ICR-F30/0430 | 69. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cottons | (K. N. Gururajan, S. Henry, V.T. Sundaramurthy, A. Kannan and V. Seshadri) P1-89/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 70. | Development of early high yielding intra-hirsutum hybrids | (K. N. Gururajan, S. Henry, T. Surulivelu, P. Chidambaram and K. Shanmugham). P1-89/4-ICR-F30/0430. | 71. | Development, maintenance and utilization of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility and fertility restoration for hybrid seed production in cotton | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/5-ICR-F30/0430. | 72. | Interspecific and Interracial hybridization and genetransfer in Gossypium | (T.Gunaseelan). P1-89/6-ICR-F30/0430. | 73. | Improvement in nitrogen use efficiency in cotton | (P.C. Meenakshisundaram). P1-90/3-ICR-F25/0430. | 74. | Studies on the response of some micronutrients on cotton cultivars in different agro-eco-soil system | (P.C.Meenakshisundaram and A.R.Seshadrinathan). P1-90/4-ICR-F25/0430. | 75. | Studies on long term effect of continuous application of NPK and FYM on physico-chemical properties of soil and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake of cotton in a fixed crop rotation. | (P.C. Meenakshisundaram and N. Rajendran). P1-90/5-ICR-F25/0430. | 76. | Studies on the response of new plant types to varying population pressure under winter irrigated condition. | (K. Shanmugham, T. Surulivelu, P. Chidambaram and P.C. Meenakshisundaram). P1-88/1-ICR-F27/0430. | 77. | Studies on intercropping pulses, vegetables, oil seeds and wheat in winter irrigated cotton and nutrient depletion pattern from soil | (K. Shanmugham, D. Chidambareswaran, CIRCOT, Bombay and JKS Warrier) P1-90/1-ICR-F27/0430. | 78. | Adhoc Project : Studies on the influence of environments and planting techniques on the fibre quality of the hybrid DCH 32 | (K.Shanmugham, S. Henry and N.Gopalakrishnan). | 79. | Studies on the effect of fixed rotation on cotton yield, monetary returns and soil fertility | (V. Sashadri and P. C. Meenakshisundaram) P1-83/1-ICR-F27/0430. | 80. | Phosphate management for cotton. Sub Project A Phosphorous management for cotton based double cropping system on long term basis | (V. Seshadri and P.C. Meenakshisundaram). P1-87/2-ICR-F25/0430. | 81. | Sub Project B: Direct, cumulative and residual effect of application of P for cotton under Coimbatore soil conditions | (N.Rajendran and P.C. Meenakshisundaram). | 82. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in the cotton agro eco- system. | (K. Natarajan and V.T. Sundaramurthy). P1-72/2-ICR-H10/0430. | 83. | Studies on insect – host plant relation – ship and development of resistant / tolerant varieties. a) Sucking pests | (K.Natarajan and S.Rajasekaran). P1-89/5-ICR-H10/0430. | 84. | Studies on the role of insecticides in cotton ecosystem | (T. Surulivelu, K. Natarajan and N. Gopalakrishnan). P1-89/4-ICR-H10/0430. | 85. | Studies on causes of resurgence, ecology and management of whitefly | (K. Natarajan, V. T. Sundaramurthy, and T. Surulivelu). C-1-87/99-ICR-H10/0430. | 86. | Studies on soil-borne diseases of cotton | (A. Kannan, K.N. Gururajan, N. Gopalakrishnan and M.Kanagarajan). P1-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. | 87. | Studies on bacterial blight of cotton | (A.Kannan, P. Chidambaram, K.N.Gururajan and M. Kanagarajan). P1-89/2-ICR-H20/0430. | 88. | Studies on the epidemiology and manaqernent of fungal foliar diseases of cotton | (P. Chidambaram, A.Kannan, K.N. Gururajan, N. Gopalakrishnan and M. Kanagarajan). P1-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. | 89. | Studies on seed pathology of cotton | (P. Chidambaram and M. Kanagarajan). P1-89/4-ICR-H20/0430. | 90. | Adhoc Project: Studies on the utilization of cotton stalks for mushroom culture. | (P. Chidmbaram and M. Kanagarajan). | 91. | Comparative physiological studies on growth, development and yield of cotton | (A.R.Seshadrinathan and N.Gopalakrishnan). P1-76/2-ICR-F60/0430. | 92. | Studies on photosynthetic efficiency in cotton | (A. R. Seshadrinathan). P1-75/1-ICR-F60/0430. | 93. | Studies on biochemical mechanism of resistance to bollworms of cotton | (N. Gopalakrishan, T. Surulivelu, S. Rajasekaran, V.T. Sundaramurthy and E. Appukuttan). P1-89/1-ICR-F60/0430. | 94. | Studies on the genotype x environment interaction effects in cotton varieties grown under North, Central and South Zones | (H. K. Hanumantha Rao). P1-87/1-ICR-U10/0430. |
| Sirsa | 95. | Evaluation of the parents in G. hirsutum for heterotic potential. | (O. P. Tuteja) P1-85/2-ICR-F.30/0430. | 96. | Studies for improving fibre attributes in G. arboreum and other plant characters affecting yield. | (O. P. Tuteja). P1-85/4-ICR-F30/0430. | 97. | Studies on resistance to jassid and bollworm complex in relation to cytotypes, morphotypes and biochemical attributes in G. hirsutum | (S. L. Ahuja and S. K. Banerjee). P1-85/6-ICR-F30/0430. | 98. | Development of suitable plant type cottons (G.hirsutum L) for North zone | (S. L. Ahuja and B. L. Gaul). P1-85/3-ICR-F30/0430. | 99. | Studies on direct, residual and cumulative effect of phosphorus on cotton. | (B.L. Gaul). P1-86/2-ICR-F-25/0430. | 100. | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of NPK and FYM on the physico-chemical properties of soil and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake of cotton in a fixed crop rotation | (B.L.Gaul). | 101. | Studies on soil-water-plant relations as affected by K dynamics in cotton growing soil | (B.L.Gaul). P1-90/7-ICR-F25/0430. | 102. | Studies on the response of some micronutrients on cotton cultivation In different agro-eco-soil systems | (B. L. Gaul). P1-90/6-ICR-F25/0430. | 103. | Population dynamics of pink bollworm and its incidence on fruiting bodies in irrigated cotton | (S. K. Banerjee). P1-85/1-ICR-H10/0430. | 104. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of cotton under irrigated condition | (S. K. Banerjee). P1-85/2-ICR-H10/0430. | 105. | Studies on the management of root rot of cotton | (D. Monga). P1-90/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) and Project Code |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| 1. | Collection, Conservation, Evaluation, Documentation and Utilisation of genetic resources of the four cultivated species of Gossypium | (V. V. Singh) P1-86/ 1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 2. | Studies on development of compact short duration plant types in Gossypium hirsutum L. | (S.S. Narayanan, Phundan Singh and V.V. Singh) P1-86/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 3. | Basic studies on the exploitation of hybrid vigour in cotton | (Phundan Singh and S.S. Narayanan). P1-86/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 4. | Studies on the development of practically usable cytoplasmic genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility systems in cotton | (M. G. Bhat). P1-84/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 5. | Basic studies on character transference in relation to short duration plant type in G. arboreum | (Phundan Singh and S.S. Narayanan). P1-86/4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 6. | Studies on improvement of economic characters through recurrent selection and modified synthetic approach in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L) | (M. G. Bhat) P1-86/5-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 7. | Study of different methods of breeding and selection for improvement of seed oil and lint characteristics in cotton | (R. G. Dani and Suman Bala Singh). P1-84/2-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 8. | Genetical and anatomical studies on drought tolerance | (Suman Bala Singh, R.G.Dani and Devendra Singh). P1-88/1-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 9. | Morphological and genetical studies of Gossypol glands in cotton | (Punit Mohan, S.S. Narayanan and Phundan Singh). P1-88/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 10. | Botanical and genetical studies on biomass production and genetics of components in diploid and tetraploid cultivated cottons | (Punit Mohan, M.G.Bhat and V.V. Singh). P1-88/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 11. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated cottons | (R.Kothandaraman). P1-86/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 12. | Studies on inter-plant variation within the parents of commercial cotton hybrids in relation to seed production | (R.A.Meena and Phundan Singh). P1-88/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 13. | Studies on effect of seed characteristics and storage conditions on cotton seed longevity | (R.A. Meena, R.K. Deshmukh and Phundan Singh). P1-88/2-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 14. | Management of boll load through modification of vegetative and reproductive plant parts and its impact on seed yield and quality in hybrid cotton for seed production | (R.K. Deshmukh and M.R.K. Rao). P1-89/1-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 15. | Studies on seed technological aspects of hybrid seed with emphasis on reduction in cost of production | (R.K. Deshmukh, M.R.K. Rao and R. Pundarikakshudu). P1-89/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 16. | Studies on interaction of crop management factors to stabilize yield and to optimize economic profitability of rainfed cotton | (P.P.Tarhalkar). P1-88/1-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 17. | Effect of organic recycling of fodder legumes intercropped with cotton on stabilizing productivity of rainfed cotton grown on marginal lands. | (P.P. Tarhalkar). P1- 88/2-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 18. | Low cost production technology for cotton under rainfed conditions | (N.J. Mudholkar, R.Pundarikakshudu and T.V.Kathane). P1-87/1-ICR.F-25/0430. |
| 19. | Tillage requirement of cotton under conditions | (N.J.Mudholkar and R.Pundarikakshudu). P1-89/1-ICR-F.27/0430 |
| 20. | Adhoc project: Demonstration trial for transfer of technology | (N.J.Mudholkar). |
| 21. | Run-off harvesting and recycling under rainfed condition. | (W.C.Bonde). P1-86/1-ICR-P.10/0430. |
| 22. | Studies on soil and water conservation treatments for effective rain water management and optimisation of cotton production under rainfed condition | (W.C. Bonde). P1-86/2-ICR-F.26/0430. |
| 23. | Establishing a yield plateau over geometry and population for different cotton plant types | (W.C.Bonde). P1.88/1-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 24. | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of N,P,K and FYM on the physico-chemical properties of soil (vertisol) in a fixed crop rotation of cotton- jowar | (R.Pundarikakshudu). P1-85/1-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 25. | Studies on soil-water-plant relations as affected by K dynamic in cotton growing vertisol | (R. Pundarikakshudu). P1-89/1 -ICR- F.25/0430. |
| 26. | Studies on the effect of sulphur and magnesium on growth, yield and their uptake in different genotypes of cotton under rainfed conditions | (Jagvir Singh). P1-88/1-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 27. | Soil test crop response correlation studies in cotton in vertisol with special reference to P | (N.D.Mannikar and J.V.Singh). P1-86/1-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 28. | Studies on direct, residual and cumulative effect of ‘P’ on cotton | (N.D.Mannikar and J.V.Singh). P1-86/2-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 29. | Studies on utilization of biogas effluent (willow dust slurry) as a manure for cotton | (I.Y.L.N. Murthy and N.D.Mannikar) P1-88/2-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 30. | Physiological evaluation of germplasm under rainfed conditions | (R.K.Sahay, M.R.K.Rao and D.Singh). P1-85/2-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 31. | Study of some biochemical characters associated with heterosis | (M. Chakraborty). P1-89/2-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 32. | Physiological studies on plant water relationship in cotton | (Devendra Singh). P1-88/1-ICR-F-60/0430. |
| 33. | Studies on source-sink relationships under rainfed conditions | (M.R.K. Rao, N.K. Perumal and R.K. Deshmukh). P1-89/1-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 34. | Studies on new wilt in cotton | (M.R.K. Rao, R.K. Sahay, R. Pundarikakshudu and R.K.Deshmukh). P1-86/2-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 35. | Physiological and biochemical studies on bud and boll shedding | (N.K.Perumal, A.B.Dongre and A.P.Jayaswal). P1-88/2-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 36. | Studies on growth and development under low light intensities | (N.K.Perumal and M.R.K. Rao). P1-89/4 -ICR-F60/0430. |
| 37. | Biochemical studies on resistance to bacterial blight of cotton | (A.B.Dongre and P.K.Chakraborty). P1-86-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 38. | Adhoc Trials 1. Effect of Water logging and drought on plant growth and yield | (D.Singh). |
| 39. | Effect of foliar application of lime (white wash) on growth and yield | (D.Singh). |
| 40. | Effect of naturally occurring wild and medicinal plant extracts on bollworms of cotton | (M.W. Bhamburkar). P1-85/2-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 41. | Studies on toxicological residues of newer insecticides in rainfed cotton | (M.W.Bhamburkar). P1-84/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 42. | Studies on population dynamics of bollworm moths through sex-pheromone traps. | (A.P.Jayaswal). P1-81/3-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 43. | Screening of cotton germplasm for resistance to bacterial blight and nature of resistance | (M.K.Meshram and Sheo Raj) P1-80/1-ICR – H20/0430. |
| 44. | Studies on population dynamics of Xanthomonas campestris pv. malvacearum. | (M.K.Meshram and Sheo Raj). P1-86/4-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 45. | Role of biochemical principles in bacterial blight, Myrothecium and Alternaria leaf spot pathogenesis | (P.K.Chakrabarty). P1-88/1-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 46. | I. Post infectional metabolic changes in cotton | |
| 47. | II. Macerating enzyme activity of Xanthomonas campestris pv. malvacearum races | |
| 48. | Studies on boll rot complex | (N.K.Taneja and O.M.Bambawale). P1-86/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 49. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton | (S.T.Tembhurnikar). P1-86/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 50. | Epidemiology of Fusarium wilt of Cotton | (S.T.Tembhurnikar). P1-86/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 51. | Studies on seed transmitted infections and other seed microflora of cotton | (P.M.Mukewar). P1-89/3- ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 52. | Evaluation of Gossypium arboreum germplasm against grey mildew disease and utilization | (P.M.Mukewar and V.V. Singh). P1-89/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 53. | Pathological investigations on new wilt of cotton | (Sheo Raj, P.K.Chakrabarty and M.K. Meshram). Pl-86/7-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 54. | Evaluation of antibiotic properties of some indigenous plant species against bacterial blight, Myrothecium leaf spot and Alternaria blight of cotton | (O.M.Bambawale). P1-88/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 55. | Studies on multiple disease resistance in upland cotton | (Sheo Raj, N.K.Taneja and V.V.Singh). P1-89/1-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 56. | Structure of’ Agriculture: A study of cotton growing tract in Vidarbha | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye). P1-87/2-ICR-E 50/0430. |
| 57. | Monopoly Cotton Procurement Scheme of Maharashtra: A study of organizational effectiveness | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye). P1-87/1-ICR-E 50/0430. |
| Coimbatore | ||
| 58. | Breeding G. hirsutum varieties with new plant type-Development of medium staple varieties | (S.Henry, K.N.Gururajan, T.Surulivelu, A. Kannan & V. Seshadri). P1-89/2-ICR/F.30/0430. |
| 59. | Development of high yielding and high spinning extra long staple cottons | (K. N. Gururajan, S. Henry, V.T. Sundaramurthy, A. Kannan and V. Seshadri). P1-89/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 60. | Development of early high yielding intrahirsutum hybrids | (K.N.Gururajan, S. Henry, T.Surulivelu, P.Chidambaram and K. Shanmugam). P1-89/4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 61. | Development of extra long staple-high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability | (S.Henry, K.N.Gururajan, T.Surulivelu, A. Kannan and V.Seshadri). P1-89/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 62. | Development, maintenance and utilisation of cytoplasmic and genetic male sterility production and fertility restoration for hybrid seed production in cotton. | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-89/5-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 63. | Interspecific and interracial hybridisation and gene transfer in Gossypium | (T.Gunaseelan). P1- 89/6-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 64. | Maintenance and evaluation of national collection of cotton germplasm | (S.Rajasekaran). P1-67/15-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 65. | Studies on the effect of fixed rotations on cotton yield, monetary returns and soil fertility | (V.Seshadri and P.C.Meenakshisundaram). P1-83/2 -ICR-F27/0430. |
| 66. | Studies on the role of Phosphorous management for cotton system. Sub project : Phosphorus management for cotton based double cropping system on long term basis | (V.Seshadri and P.C.Meenakshisundaram). P1-87/2-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 67. | Studies on planting method, spacing and nutrient needs of new cultivars / advanced lines (G.hirsutum) | (K.Shanmugam, T.Surulivelu, P.Chidambaram and P.C. Meenakshisundaram). P1-88/4-ICR-F27/0430. |
| 68. | Studies on the amendments for efficient nutrient up-take | (K. Shanmugham, V. T. Sundaramurthy, N. Gopalakrishnan and A. Kannan). P1-89/2-ICR-F27/0430. |
| 69. | Studies on integrated nutrient management | (P. C. Meenakshisundaram, N. Rajendran and E. Appukuttan). P1-85/-ICR-F20/0430. |
| 70. | Comparative physiological studies on growth, development and yield of cotton | (A.R.Seshadrinathan and N.Gopalakrishnan). P1-76/2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 71. | Studies on photosynthetic efficiency in cotton. | (A.R.Seshadrinathan). P1-75/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 72. | Studies on biochemical mechanism of resistance to bollworms of cotton | (N. Gopalakrishnan, T.Surulivelu, V.T.Sundaramurthy, S.Rajasekaran and Appukuttan). P1-89/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 73. | Studies on soil-borne diseases of cotton | (A.Kannan, K.N.Gururajan, N.Gopalakrishnan , V.Seshadri and M. Kanagarajan P1-89/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 74. | Studies on bacterial blight of Cotton | (A.Kannan, P. Chidambaram, K. N. Gururajan and M.Kanagarajan) P1- 84/2-ICR-H-20/0430. |
| 75. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases of cotton | (P.Chidambaram, A. Kannan, K. N. Gururajan, N. Gopalakrishnan, and M. Kanagarajan). P1-89/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 75. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of fungal foliar diseases of cotton | (P.Chidambaram, A. Kannan, K. N. Gururajan, N. Gopalakrishnan, and M. Kanagarajan). P1-89/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 76. | Studies in seed Pathology of cotton | (P.Chidambaram, and M.Kanagarajan). P1-89/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 77. | Studies on the utilization of cotton stalks for mushroom culture | (P.Chidambaram and M.Kanagarajan). |
| 78. | Studies on role and effect of insecticides on cotton system | (T. Surulivelu and K. Natarajan). P1-89/4-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 79. | Synergism and host plant on the susceptibility of Helicoverpa armigera(Heliothis) | (T. Surulivelu). |
| 80. | Bioassay on Heliothis bollworm | (T.Surulivelu) |
| 81. | Newer insecticides in bollworms control | (T.Surulivelu) |
| 82. | Effect of New Insecticides against Spodoptera litura | (K.Natarajan) |
| 83. | Studies on Insect host plant relationship and development of resistant varieties Sub project A: Sucking insects | (K.Natarajan) P1-89/5-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 84. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies | (K.Natarajan and V.T.Sundaramurthy). P1-72/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 85. | Studies on the causes of resurgence, ecology and management of whitefly | (K. Natarajan, V.T.Sundaramurthy, T.Surulivelu and P. Shanthi). C1-87/99-ICR H10. |
| 86. | Integrated control of cotton insects | (V.T.Sundaramurthy, V.Seshadri and H.K. Hanumantharao) P1-89/2- ICR -H10/0430. |
| 87. | Alternate methods of pest control | (V.T.Sundaramurthy and H.K.H. Rao) |
| 88. | An economic evaluation on the impact of I.P.M. on cotton under the Operational Research project | (K.Ramamurthy). P1-89/1-ICR-E10/0430. |
| 89. | An Economic enquiry into the pesticide use pattern among the cotton based farming system in Tamilnadu | (K. Ramamurthy P1-89/1-ICR-E10/0430. |
| 90. | Studies on the genotype x environment interaction effects in cotton varieties grown under North, Central and South zone | (H.K.Hanumantha Rao). P1-87/1-ICR-U10/0430. |
| Sirsa | ||
| 91. | Evaluation of the parents in G. hirsutum for heterotic potential | (O.P. Tuteja). P1-85/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 92. | Studies for improving fibre attributes in G. arboreum and other plant characters affecting yield | (O.P.Tuteja). P1-85/4-ICR/0430. |
| 93. | Studies on resistance to jassid and bollworm complex in relation to cytotypes, morphotypes and biochemical attributes in G. hirsutum. | (S.L.Ahuja and S.K. Banerjee) P1-85/6-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 94. | Studies on irrigation management of cotton | (B.L.Gaul). P1-85/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 95. | Studies on evolving agro-techniques to minimize the adverse effect of soil crust | (B.L.Gaul). P1-85/2-ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 96. | Studies on direct, residual and cumulative effect of phosphorus on cotton | (B.L..Gaul). P1-86/2-ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 97. | Adhoc experiment: Performance of P-31 cotton variety under different spacings and nitrogen levels | |
| 98. | Population dynamics of pink bollworm and its incidence in fruiting bodies in irrigated cotton | (S.K.Banerjee). P1-85/1-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 99. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of G.hirsutum under irrigated condition | (S.K.Banerjee). P1-85/2-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) and Project Code |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| 1. | Plant type in G. hirsutum | (S. S. Narayanan, P.Singh and V. V. Singh). P1-88/2-ICR F30/0430. |
| 2. | Heterosis in upland and Desi cotton | (P. Singh and S S. Narayanan). P1-86/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 3. | Plant-type in G arboreum and its improvement for yield and quality | (P. Singh and S. S. Narayanan). P1-86/4-ICR- F-30/0430. |
| 4. | Genetic Resources | (V. V. Singh). P1-86/1-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 5. | Drought resistance studies | (Suman Bala Singh, R. G. Dani and D. Singh) P1-88/1-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 6. | Studies on Gossypol | (Punit Mohan, P. Singh, S. S. Narayanan and A. B. Dongre) P1-88/3-ICR-F. 30/0430. |
| 7. | Biomass studies | (Punit Mohan, M. G. Bhat, and V. V. Singh) P1-88/2-ICR- F.30/0430. |
| 8. | Genetics of oil and fibre variation in cotton | (R. G. Dani) P1-81/3-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 9. | Different methods of breeding and selection for the improvement of oil and lint attributes | (R. G. Dani, and Mrs. Suman Bala Singh) P1-83/2-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 10. | Studies on improvement of economic characters through recurrent selection and modified synthetic approach in cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) | (M. G. Bhat) P1-86/5-ICR-F. 30/0430. |
| 11. | Studies on the development of practically usable cytoplasmic genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility systems in cotton | (N. L Bhale and M. G. Bhat) P1-84/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 12. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated cottons | (R. Kothandaraman) P1-86/1-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 13. | Basic seed characteristics and storage | (R. A. Meena and R. K. Deshmukh). P1-88/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 14. | Inter-plant variation in parents of H4 and H8 | (R. A. Meena, R. K. Deshmukh and P. Singh). P1-87/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 15. | Modification of plant architecture by mechanical and chemical means and its impact on seed quality | (R. K. Deshmukh and M. R. K Rao). P1-85/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 16. | Studies on seed production and quality in commercial hybrids | (N. L. Bhale, R. K. Deshmukh and M. R. K. Rao). P1-85/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 17. | Seed quality traits as Influenced by pre and post-harvest management techniques. | (R. K. Deshmukh and M R K. Rao). P1-85/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 18. | Runoff harvesting and recycling for increased and stabilized production of cotton and cotton based cropping systems | (W. C. Bonde). P1-86/1-ICR-F10/0430. |
| 19. | Studies on soil and water conservation treatments for effective rain water management and optimisation of cotton production under rainfed conditions | (W. C. Bonde). P1-86/2-ICR-F26/0430. |
| 20. | Studies on the cotton based cropping systems. Effect of intercropping in relation to nutrient supply on cotton under rainfed conditions. | (N. J. Mudholkar and R. Pundarikakshudu). P1-86/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 21. | Low cost production technology for cotton under rainfed conditions. | (N. J. Mudholkar, R. Pundarikakshudu and T. V. Kathane). P1-87/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 22. | Studies on the interaction of some crop management factors to stabilize yield and to optimise economic profitability of rainfed cotton | (P. P. Tarhalkar and R K. Deshmukh). P1-88/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 23. | Effect of organic recycling of fodder legumes intercropped with cotton on stabilizing productivity of rainfed cotton grown on marginal lands | (P. P. Tarhalkar). P1-88/2-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 24. | Studies on direct residual and cumulative effect of ‘P’on cotton | (N. D. Mannikar and J. V. Singh). P1-86/2-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 25. | Studies on soil test crop response correlation in vertisol with special reference to ‘P’ | (N. D. Mannikar and Jagvir Singh). P1-86 /1-ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 26. | Studies on the effect of sulphur and magnesium on growth, yield and nutrient uptake in different genotypes of cotton under rainfed condition | (Jagvir Singh). P1-88/1 ICR-F 25/0430. |
| 27. | Studies on the persistance of synthetic pyrethroids and its effect on nutrient utilization, yield and insect pest resurgence in cotton | (I. Y. L. N. Murthy and M. W. Bhamburkar). P1-88/3-ICR-F 25/0430. |
| 28. | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of NPK and FYM on the physico-chemical properties of soil (vertisol) and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake on rainfed cotton in a fixed crop rotation of cotton-jowar. | (R. Pundarikakshudu). P1-85/1-ICR F 25/0430. |
| 29. | Studies on utilization of biogas effluent | (willow dust slurry) as a manure for cotton production (I. Y. L. N. Murthy and N. D. Mannikar). P1-88/2-ICR-F 25/0430. |
| 30. | Phycological studies on drought tolerance in cotton | (Devendra Singh and R. K. Sahay). P1-86/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 31. | Physiological studies on plant water relationship in cotton | (Devendra Singh). P1-88/1-ICR-F 60/0430. |
| 32. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasrns under rainfed conditions | (R. K. Sahay, M. R. K. Rao and D. Singh). P1-85/2-ICR-F 60/0430. |
| 33. | Ad-hoc trials 1. Heterosis for physiological parameters in cotton | (R. K. Sahav). |
| 34. | Physiological studies on plant ideotype in cotton | (M. R. K. Rao, R. K. Sahay, R. Pundarikakshudu and R. K. Deshmukh) P1-85/3-ICR- F. 60/0430. |
| 35. | Physiological studies on new wilt in cotton | (M. R. K. Rao, R. K. Sahay, R. Pundarikakshudu and R.K. Deshmukh) P1-86/2-ICR-F. 60/0430. |
| 36. | Physiological and biochemical studies on bud and boll shedding in cotton | (N. Kumara Perumal and A. B. Dongre) P1-88/2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 37. | Biochemical studies on disease resistance of bacterial blight on cotton. | (A. B. Dongre and P. Chakravarthy) P1-88/5-ICR-F. 60/0430. |
| 38. | A study on size and shape of plot for cotton under rainfed condition | (Y. R. Deshmukh) P1-85/1-ICR-U-10/0430. |
| 39. | Agro-climatological studies on cotton with special reference to drought conditions under rainfed cotton growing areas in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra State. | (C. D. Ravindran and W. C. Bonde). P1-87/1-ICR-U 10/0430. |
| 40. | Effect of naturally occurring wild and medicinal plant extracts on bollworms of cotton | (M. W. Bhamburkar). P1-85/2-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 41. | Studies on toxicological residues of newer insecticides in rainfed cotton. | (M. W. Bhamburkar). P1-84/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 42. | Studies on population dynamics of bollworms through sex-pheromone traps and their relationship with larval population in fruiting bodies of cotton | (A. P. Jayaswal). P1-81/3-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 43. | Screening of cotton germplasm for resistance to bacterial blight and studies on Its nature of resistance | (M. K. Meshram and Shea Raj) P1-80/1-ICR-H-20/0430. |
| 44. | Studies on root rot and seedling diseases of cotton. | (Sheo Raj and M. K. Meshram) P1-80/4-ICR/H-20/0430. |
| 45. | Micro-antagonist seed treatment in cotton and control of seedling blight caused by Xanthomonas campestris pv melvecearum | (R. C Ukey). P1-80/5-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 46. | Studies on tungal and bacterial infection of cotton seeds in relation to seed production and seed storage | (P. M. Mukewar) P1-84/9-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 47. | Studies of the foliar fungal leaf spot diseases of cotton with particular reference to Myrothecium leaf spot | (N. K.Taneja) P1-85/3-ICR-H-20/0330. |
| 48. | Observation on the recurrence of grey mildew of cotton in central India and studies on host-pathogen relationship | (P. M. Mukewar) P1-85/11-ICR -H20/0430. |
| 49. | Studies on boll rot complex in cotton | (N. K. Taneja and O. M. Bambawale). P1-86/1-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 50. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton | (S. T. Tembhurnikar). P1-86/2-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 51. | Epidemiology of Fusarium wilt of cotton | (S. T. Tembhurnikar). P1-86/3-ICR- H20 /0430. |
| 52. | Studies on population dynamics of Xanthomonas campestris pv. malvacearum and its pathotypes in relation to development of bacterial blight of cotton | (M. K. Meshram and Shea Raj). P1-86/4-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 53. | Pathological Investigations on new wilt of cotton | (Sheo Raj, P. K. Chakrabarty and M. K. Meshram) P1-86/7-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 54. | Role of biochemical principles during bacterial blight, Myrothacium and Alternaria leaf spot pathogenesis in relation to resistance/susceptibility in host and virulence/avirulence in different races/isolates of the pathogens. | (P. K. Chakrabarty) P1-88/1-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 55. | Monopoly cotton procurement scheme of Maharashtra: A study of organizational effectiveness | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye) P1-87/1-ICR-E50/0430. |
| 56. | Structure of Agriculture: A study of cotton growing tract of Vidarbha Region | (Hemchandra Gajbhiye) P1-87/2-ICR-E50/0430. |
| 57. | Studies on the agro-economic, sociopsychological and communication factors associated with technology adoption by Vidarbha farmers engaged in rainfed cotton productjon. | (M R. lokhande) P1-88/1-ICR-E.50/0430. |
| 58. | A study of training needs of farmers in the light of improved technology innovations in the field of agriculture with special reference to cotton production | (M R. Lokhande) P1-88/2-ICR-E.50/0430. |
| Coimbatore | ||
| 59. | Breeding cotton varieties with new plant types; Development of varieties with medium staple and medium quality | (S. Henry & K. N. Gururajan). P1-69/1-ICR-F 30/0340. |
| 60. | Development of medium and long staple hybrid of Intra-hirsutum combinations | (S. Henry and K. N. Gururajan). P1-75/2-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 61. | Development of extra long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability | (S. Henry and K. N. Gururajan). P1-75/1-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 62. | Development of high yielding hirsutum cottons possessing long and extra long staple and high ginning outturn | (K. N. Gururajan and S. Henry). P1-79/5-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 63. | Breeding extra long staple high spinning varieties of cotton | (K. N. Gururajan and S. Henry) P1-65/1-ICR- F 30/0430. |
| 64. | Development of high yielding glandless (gossypol free) cotton varieties | (K. N Gururajan and S. Henry) P1-79/4-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 65. | Breeding for jassid resistant and other economic attributes in G. hirsutum cotton by induced mutation | (S. Premsekar and K. Natarajan). P1-77/12-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 66. | Breeding for new strains of G. barbadense cotton resistant to Alternaria and for other economic attributes by induced mutation | (S. Premsekar and P. Chidambaram) P1-77/13-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 67. | Breeding resistant varieties and study of host plant resistance to sucking pests in cotton | (S. Premsekar and K. Natarajan) P1-86/1-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 68. | Development of hybrid cotton involving male sterile line and transference of male-sterility into commercial varieties of cotton | (S. Rajasekaran) P1-74/3 and 4/ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 69. | Genetics of adaptation in G. hirsutum | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-77/3-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 70. | Germpool utilization in G. hirsutum | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-78/1-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 71. | Interspecific hybridization and gene transfer in Gossypium | (T. Gunaseelan). P1-82/ -ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 72. | Development of Cms lines and fertility restorer | (R lines) system (A. K. Basu and T. Gunaseelan). P1-86/1-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 73. | Studies on the effect of fixed rotations on cotton yield, monetary returns and soil fertility | (V. Seshadri and P.C. Meenashisundaram) P1-83/ICR-F27/0430. |
| 74. | Studies on the management of phosphorous for cotton based double cropping systems on long term basis | (V. Seshadri and P. C. Meenakshisundaram) P1-87/ICR/F25/0430. |
| 75. | Studies on intercropping of pulses, vegetables, oil seeds and wheat in winter irrigated cotton and the incidence of pests and diseases and nutrient depletion pattern | (K. Shanmugham). P1-83/1-ICR-F 25/0430. |
| 76. | Studies on the planting method, spacing and fertiliser requirements for the new cultivars in the advanced stages of release | (K. Shanmugham). P1-88/ICR/0430. |
| 77. | Studies on integrated nutrient management | (Meenakshisundaram, P. C. and E. Appukuttan). P1-85/ICR-F 20/0430. |
| 78. | Sub Project: Micronutrient for cotton | (P. C. Meenakshisundaram, ,E. Appukuttan and K. N. Indirakutty). |
| 79. | Studies on photosynthetic efficiency in cotton | (A. R. Seshadrinathan). P1-75/1-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 80. | Physiological studies on seedling growth in cotton | (A. R. Seshadrinathan). P1-84/2-ICR-F 60/0430 |
| 81. | Comparative physiological studies of growth, development and yield of cotton | (A. R. Seshadrinathan). P1-76/2-ICR-F 60/0430. |
| 82. | Studies on Verticillium wilt of cotton | (A. Kannan and K. N. Gururajan). P1-84/1-ICR-H.20/0430. |
| 83. | Studies on Bacterial blight of cotton | (A. Kannan, P. Chidambaram and K. N. Gururajan). P1-84/2-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 84. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of foliar diseases of cotton and the influence of pesticides and plant nutrition on the resurgence of foliar diseases and sucking pests. | (P. Chidambaram, A. Kannan, K. Natarajan, V. T. Sundaramurthy and P. C. Meenakshisundaram). P1-84/4-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 85. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in the cotton ecosystem | (K.Natarajan and V.T. Sundaramurthy). P1-72/1-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 86. | Studies on the development of resistance in cotton insects to commonly used insecticides | (K. Natarajan and V. T. Sundaramurthy). P1-85/1-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 87. | Studies on host plant relationship to bollworms in cotton | (T. Surulivelu and E. Appukuttan). P1-85/4-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 88. | Management of cotton pests through chemicals and plant products | (T. Surulivelu and V.T. Sundaramurthy). P1-85/5 -ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 89. | Operational research project on integrated control of cotton pests | (V. T. Sundaramurthy). P1-75/1-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 90. | Alternate methods of pest control | (V. T. Sundaramurthy). P1-74/1-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 91. | An economic evaluation on the impact of ‘PM on cotton cultivation | (K. Ramamurthy) P1-79/1-ICR-E 10/0430. |
| 92. | Development of computer programmes on EC 85-P | (H. K. Hanumantha Rao). P1-84/1-ICR-U 10/0430. |
| 93. | Studies on the genotype X Environment interaction effects in cotton varieties grown in North, Central and South Zone | (H. K. Hanumantha Rao). P1-87/1-ICR-U 10/0430. |
| Sirsa | ||
| 94. | Evaluation of the parents in G. hirsutum L. for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions | (S. S. Duhoon). P1-85/2-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 95. | Development of suitable plant type cottons for north zone | (S. S. Duhoon) P1-85/3-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 96. | Studies for improving fibre attributes in G. hirsutum L. and other plant characters affecting yield | (S. S. Duhoon) P1-85/4-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 97. | Studies on resistance to jassid and bollworm complex in relation to cytotypes, morphotypes and biochemical attributes in G. hirsutum L. | (Jagmail Singh and S. K. Banerjee). P1-85/6-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 98. | Breeding for drought tolerance G. hirsutum L. | (Jagmail Singh). |
| 99. | Studies on irrigation management of cotton | (B. L. Gaul). P1-85/1-ICR-F 25/0430. |
| 100. | Studies on performance of P 31-25 cotton variety under different spacing and nitrogen levels. | P-85/2-ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 101. | Studies on evolving agrotechniques to minimize the adverse effect of soil crust on emerging seedings in relation to quantity and intensity of rainfall | (B. L. Gaul). P1-85/2-ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 102. | Population dynamics of pink bollworm and its incidence in fruiting bodies in irrigated cotton | (S. K. Banerjee) P1-8S/1·ICR·H-l0/0430. |
| 103. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of G.hirsutum under irrigated condition | (S. K. Banerjee). P1-85/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) and Project Code |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| 1. | Collection conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of the genetic resources of the cultivated species of Gossypium | V. V. Singh). P1-86/1-ICR-F. 30/0430. |
| 2. | Studies on development of compact short duration plant types in Gossypium hirsutum | S. S. Narayanan, P. Singh and V. V.Singh). P1-86/2-ICR/F30/0430. |
| 3. | Basic genetic studies on character transference in relation to short duration plant type in Gossypium arboreum | P. Singh and S. S. Narayanan). P1-86/4-ICR/F30/0430. |
| 4. | Basic genetic studies on the exploitation of hybrid vigour in cotton | P. Singh and S S. Narayanan). P1-86/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 5. | Studies on incorporation of resistance to selected insect pests in strains of Gossypium hirsutum L. | M. G. Bhat and A. P. Jayaswal). P1-82/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 6. | Studies on induced polygenic mutations in Gossypium hirsutum L. | M. G. Bhat and R. G. Dani). P1-82/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 7. | Studies on the development of practically usable cytoplasmic-genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility systems in cotton(Gossypium hirsutum L.) | N. L. Bhale and M. G. Bhat). P1-84/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 8. | Studies on improvement of economic characters through recurrent selection and modified synthetic approach in cotton (Gossvpiurn hirsutum L. ) | M. G. Bhat ) P1- 86 /5-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 9. | Study of different methods of breeding and selection for improvement of oil and lint characteristics | R. G. Dani) P1 – 84/2-ICR – F. 30/0430. |
| 10. | Genetic studies of seed oil in Gossypium hirsutum L. | R. G. Dani P1 81/2 – ICR – F.30/0430. |
| 11. | Genetical study of oil and fibre variation in Gossypium hirsutum and G. arboreum. | R. G. Dani) P1-81/3 – ICR-F-30/0430. |
| 12. | Conservation of wild species of Gossypium and introgressive hybridization for the improvement of cultivated cotton | R. Kothandaraman ) P1 – 86/1 – ICR – F. 50/0430. |
| 13. | Establishment of tissue culture laboratory and application of tissue culture techniques in cotton improvement | R. Kothandaraman) P1-86/2-ICR-F. 50/0430. |
| 14. | Studies on seed production and quality in commercial cotton hybrids. | N. L. Bhale, R. K. Deshmukh and M. R. K. Rao). P1-85-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 15. | Studies on seed quality traits as influenced by pre and post harvest management techniques | R. K. Deshmukh and M. R. K. Rao). Pl-85/2·ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 16. | Modification of plant architecture by mechanical and chemical means and its impact on seed production and quality | R. K.Deshmukh and M. R. K. Rao). P1-85/3-ICR-F. 30/0430. |
| 17. | Studies on comparative performance of cotton varieties of various durations on different soil depths under rainfed conditions. | N. N. Nimbole and J. V. Singh) P1-86/5 ICR/F. 25/0430. |
| 18. | Studies on supplying limited irrigation water to cotton crop by different methods for achieving higher yields and water use efficiency | N. N. Nimbole & W. C. Bonde) P1-86/3-ICR/F. 25/0430. |
| 19. | Runoff harvesting and recycling for increased and stabilised production of cotton and cotton based cropping systems | W. C. Bonde). P1-86/1·ICR. P. 10/0430. |
| 20. | Studies on soil and water conservation treatments for effective rain water management and optimisation of cotton production under rainfed condition | W. C. Bonde). P1-86 /2-IC R-F. 26/0430. |
| 21. | Efffect of intercropping with cotton in relation to nutrient supply under rainfed conditions | N. J. Mudholkar and W. C. Bonde). P1-86/3-ICR-F. 25/0430. |
| 22. | Low cost production technology for cotton under rainfed conditions. | N. J. Mudholkar). P1-87/1-ICR-F. 25/0430. |
| 23. | Studies on long term effect of continuous application of N, P, K. and FYM on the physico-chemical properties of soil and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake in rainfed cotton in a fixed crop rotation of cotton-Jowar. | R. Pundarikakshudu) P1-85/1-ICR/F. 25/0430. |
| 24. | Comparative study of planting methods as influenced by soil type (depth) on yield and nutrient uptake in rainfed cotton. | R. Pundarikakshudu and N. J. Mudholkar). P1-86/3-ICR/F. 25/0430. |
| 25. | Nitrogen transformation in soil (Vertisol) and N-balance studies as influenced by different N-carriers on growth, yield and nutrient uptake in rainfed cotton. | J. V. Singh) P1-85/2-ICR/F.25/0430 |
| 26. | Studies on direct, residual and cumulative effect of ‘P’ on cotton. | N. D. Mannikar and J. V. Singh). PI-86/2-ICR/F. 25/0430. |
| 27. | Studies on soil test crop response correlation in vertisol with special reference to ‘P’ | N. D. Mannikar and J. V. Singh) P1-86/1-ICR/F. 25/0430. |
| 28. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasms under rainfed conditions | R. K. Sahay, M. R. K. Rao and D. Singh) P1-85/2-ICR F. 60/0430. |
| 29. | Studies on the control of physiological shedding of buds and bolls in cotton. | R. K. Sahay M. R. K. Rao and D. Singh) Pl-85/1-ICR-F. 60/0430. |
| 30. | Physiological studies on new wilt in cotton. | M. R. K. Rao, R. K. Sahay, R. Pundarikakshudu and R. K. Deshmukh). P1-86/2-ICR-F. 60/0430. |
| 31. | Physiological studies on plant ideotype in cotton | M. R. K. Rao, R. K. Sahay, R. Pundarikakshudu and R. K. Deshmukh). P1-85/3-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 32. | Physiological studies on drought tolerance in cotton | D. Singh, and R. K. Sahay Pl-86/1-ICR-F. 60/0430. |
| 33. | Studies on the effect of defoliant in cotton. | R. K. Sahay) |
| 34. | Studies on the effect of synthetic pyrethrold on the incidence of new wilt of cotton | R. K. Sahav) |
| 35. | Role of exogenous proline application in regulation of leaf water potential in cotton | D. Singh). |
| 36. | Effect of seed treatment with chemicals and growth requlators on drought adaptation in cotton | D. Singh). |
| 37. | Biomass and yield productivity in relation to internal water balances in different cotton genotypes | D. Singh) |
| 38. | A study on size and shape of plot for cotton crop under rainfed condition | Y. R. Deshmukh) P1-85/1-ICR-U-10/0430. |
| 39. | Agro-climatological studies on cotton with special reference to drought conditions under rainfed cotton growing areas in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra state | C. D. Ravindran) P1-87 /1-ICR-U10/0430. |
| 40. | Effect of naturally occuring wild and medicinal plant extracts on bollworms of cotton. | M. W. Bhamburkar) PI 84/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 41. | Studies on toxicological residues of newer insecticides in rainfed cotton. | M. W. Bhamburkar) PI 84/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 42. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of G. hirsutum | A. P. Jayaswal) P1·81/2-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 43. | Studies on population dynamics of bollworms through sex-pheromones traps and their relationship with larval population in fruiting bodies of cotton | A. P. Jayaswal). P1-81/3-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 44. | Adhoc expt.: 1. Screening of some G. hirsutum lines for resistance to bollworms | A. P. Jayaswal) |
| 45. | Studies on resurgence of sucking insect pests | A. P. Javaswal) |
| 46. | Screening of cotton germplasm for resistance to bacterial blight and studies on its nature of resistance | M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj) P1-80/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 47. | Studies on population dynamics of Xanthomonas campestris pv. malvacearum and its pathotypes in relation to development of bacterial blight of cotton | M. K. Meshram and Shea Raj) P1-86/4-ICR -H20/0430. |
| 48. | Studies on root rot and seedling diseases of cotton | Sheo Raj and M. K. Meshram) P1-80/4-ICR- H20/0430. |
| 49. | Studies on the foliar fungal leaf spot diseases of cotton with particular reference to Myrothecium leaf spot | N. K. Taneja) P1-85/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 50. | Studies on boll rot complex in cotton | N. K. Taneja and M. K. Meshram) P1-86/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 51. | Studies on fungal and bacterial infection of cotton seeds in relation to seed production and seed storage | P. M. Mukewar) P1-84/1-ICR-H-20/0430. |
| 52. | Observations on the recurrence of grey mildew of cotton in Central India and studies on host-pathogen relationship | P. M. Mukewar) P1-85/11-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 53. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton | S. T. Tembhurnikar) P1-86/2-ICR·H20-0430. |
| 54. | Epidemiology of Fusarium wilt of cotton | S.T. Tembhurnikar) P1-86/3-ICR-H-20-0430. |
| 55. | Pathological investigations on new wilt of cotton | Sheo Raj, P. K. Chakrabarty and M. K. Meshram) P1-86/7- ICR-H10/0430. |
| 56. | Monopoly cotton procurement scheme of Maharashtra: A study of organizational Effectiveness | H. L. Gajbhiye) P1-87/1-ICR-F. 50/0430. |
| 57. | Structure of Agriculture: A study of cotton Growing Tract of Vidarbha Region | H L. Gajbhiye) P1-87 /2-ICR- E. 50/0430. |
| Coimbatore | ||
| 58. | Breeding extra-long staple high ginning varieties of (G. barbadense) cotton | R. Krishnamurthv, S. Henry and K. N. Gururajan) P1-65/1-ICR-F30 /0430. |
| 59. | Breeding cotton varieties with new plant type: Development of varieties with medium staple and medium quality | R. Krishnarnurthv, S. Henry and K. N. Gururajan) P1-69/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 60. | Development of medium and long staple hybrid of Intrahirsutum combinations | S. Henry, R. Krishnamurthy and K. N. Gururajan) P1-75/2-ICR -F30/0430. |
| 61. | Development of extra long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability | S. Henry, R. Krishnamurthy and K N. Gururajan) Pl-75/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 62. | Development of high yielding hirsutum cottons possessing long and extra long staple and high ginning outturn | K. N Gururajan, R. Krishnamurthy and S. Henry) Pl-79/5-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 63. | Development of high yielding glandless (gossypol free) cotton varieties | K. N. Gururajan, R. Krishnamurthy and S. Henry). P1-79/4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 64. | Development of hybrid cotton involving male sterile line and transference of male sterility into commercial varieties of cotton | S. Rajasekaran). P1-74/3 & 4-ICR- F30/0430. |
| 65. | Breeding for jassid resistance and other economic attributes in G. hirsutum cotton by induced mutation | S. Premsekar and K. Natarajan). P1-77/12-ICR- F30/0430. |
| 66. | Breeding new strains of G. barbadense cotton resistant to Alternaria and for other economic attributes by induced mutation | S. Premsekar and P. Chidambaram). P1/72/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 67. | Breeding varieties and study of host plant resistance to sucking pests | S. Premsekar and K. Natarajan). P1/86/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 68. | Genetics of adaptation in G. hirsutum | T. Gunaseelan). P1-77/3-ICR-30/0430. |
| 69. | Germpool utilisation in G. hirsutum | T. Gunaseelan) P1-78/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 70. | Development of Cms lines and fertility restorer (R) lines system | A. K. Basu and T. Gunaseelan) P1-86/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 71. | Interspecific hybridisation and gene transfer in Gossypium | T. Gunaseelan P1-82/ICR-F30/0430. |
| 72. | Studies on the effect of fixed rotations on yield of cotton, monetary returns and soil fertility | V. Seshadri and P. C. Meenakshisundaram) P1-83/ICR-F27/0430. |
| 73. | Studies on intercrop in cotton in relation to plant protection and fertilizer management | V. Seshadri and K. Natarajan) P1-84/ICR-F27/0430. |
| 74. | Studies on phosphate management for cotton based double cropping systems on long term basis | V. Seshadri). P1-87 ICR- F27/0430. |
| 75. | Studies on intercropping of pulses, vegetables, oil seeds and wheat in winter irrigated cotton and the incidence of pests and diseases and nutrient depletion pattern | K. Shanmugham). P1-83/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 76. | Studies on the influence of certain chemicals on germination, growth and drought tolerant character of rainfed cotton | K. Shanmugham) P1-82/1 CR-F25/0430. |
| 77. | Studies on genotype environment interaction on cotton seed constituents viz. protein and oil | P. C. Meenakshisundaram, Smt. K. N. Indirakutty & H. K. Hanumantha Rao) P1-76/2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 78. | Integrated Nutrients Requirement for cotton P1-85/ICR-F20/0430. | |
| 79. | Comparative physiological studies on growth, development and yield of cotton. | A. R. Seshadrinathan) P1-76/2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 80. | Studies on photosynthetic efficiency in cotton. | A. R. Seshadrinathan) P1-75/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 81. | Physiological studies on seedling growth in cotton. | A. R. Seshadrinathan) PI -84/2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 82. | Studies on Verticillium wilt of cotton | A. Kannan and R. Krishnamurthy) P1-84/1-ICR -H 20/0430. |
| 83. | Studies on Bacterial blight of cotton | A. Kannan, P. Chidambaram & R. Krishnamurthy) P1/84-2/ICR-H20/0430. |
| 84. | Studies on the epidemiology and Management of foliar diseases of cotton and the influence of pesticides and plant nutrition on the resurgence of foliar diseases and sucking pests | P. Chidambaram, A. Kannan, K. Natarajan, V. T. Sundaramurthy and P. C. Meenakshisundaram) P1-84/4-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 85. | Studies on host plant resistance to bollworms in cotton | T. Surulivelu and E. Appukuttan) P1-85/4-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 86. | Management of cotton pests through chemicals and plant products | T. Surulivelu). P1-85/5-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 87. | Studies on the population of cotton pests and their natural enemies in the cotton ecosystem. | K. Natarajan and V. T. Sundararnurthy) P1-72/1-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 88. | Operational Research Project on Integrated Control of cotton insects | V. T. Sundarmurthy) P1-75/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 89. | An economic evaluation on the impact of I. P. M. on cotton cultivation. | K. Ramamoorthy) P1-79/1-ICR-E10/0403. |
| 90. | Economics of production and marketing of hybrid cotton seed in Tamil Nadu. | K. Ramamoorthy) P1-87 /1-ICR-E 10/0430. |
| 91. | Studies on the genotype x environment interaction effect in cotton varieties grown in North, Central and Southern Zones. | H. K. Hanumantha Rao) P2-87/1-ICR-U10/0430. |
| Sirsa | ||
| 92. | Evaluation of the parents in G. hirsutum L. for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacemen of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions. | S. S. Duhoon) P-85/2-ICR-F30/0340. |
| 93. | Studies for improving fibre attributes in G arboreum L. and other plant characters affecting yield | S. S. Duhoon). P1-85/4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 94. | Investigations on suitable plant type cottons for north zone. | S. S. Duhoon) P1-85/3-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 95. | Studies on irrigation management of cotton | B. L. Gaul) P1-85/1-ICR F-25/0430. |
| 96. | Studies on evolving agro-techniques to minimise the adverse effect of soil crust on emerging seedlings in relation to quantity and intensity of rainfall. | B. L. Gaul) P1-85/2-ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 97. | Population dynamics of pink bollworm and its incidence in fruiting bodies in irrigated cotton. | S. K. Banerjee) P1-85/1-ICR· H-10/0430. |
| 98. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of G. hirsutum under irrigated condition. | S. K. Banerjee) P1-85/2-ICR-H-10/0430. |
| 99. | Resistance to Bacterial blight, Alterneria leaf spot and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases of cotton with reference to north zone. | A. M. Narula) P1-85/4·ICR-H-20/0430. |
| 100. | Control of root rot of cotton. | A. M. Narula) P1-85/2-ICR-H-20/0430. |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) and Project Code |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| 1. | Studies on development of compact short duration plant types in Gossypium hirsutum L. | (S. S. Narayanan, P. Singh and V. V. Singh) Pl-86/2-ICR /F30 /0430. |
| 2. | Basic genetic studies on exploitation of hybrid vigour in cotton | (P. Singh and S. S. Narayanan). Pl-86/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 3. | Basic genetic studies on character transference in relation to short duration dwarf plant type io Gossypium arboreum Linn. | (P: Singh and S. S. Narayanan). PI-86/ 4- ICR – F30/0430. |
| 4. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of genetic resources of the four cultivated species of Gossypium | (V. V. Singh). PI/86-1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 5. | Genetical study of oil and fibre variation in Gossypium hirsutum and G. arboreum | (R. G: Dani). Pl-81/3- ICR – F30 /0430. |
| 6. | Study of different methods of breeding and selection for improvement of seed oil and lint characteristics in cotton | (R. G Dani). PI – 83 /2-ICR – F30/0430. |
| 7. | Genetic studies on seed oil in G. hirsutum L. | (R. G. Dani). PI – 81/2 – ICR-F30/0430. |
| 8. | Studies on incorporation of resistance to selected insect pests in strains or Gossypium hirsutum L. | (M. G. Bhat and A. P. Jayaswal). PI – 82/1-ICR-9-F30/0430. |
| 9. | Studies Induced polygenic mutations in Gossypium hirsutum L, | (M. G. Bhat and R. G. Dani). P1-82/2 – ICR – 0430. |
| 10. | Studies on improvement of economic characters through recurrent selection and modified synthetic approach in cotton | (M. G Bhat). P1-86/5-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 11. | Studies on the development of practically usable cytoplasmic-genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility systems in cotton | (N. L. Bhale and M. G. Bhat). PI-84/l-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 12. | Maintenance and utilization of wild species of Gossypium for gene introgression. | (R. Kothandaraman) PI-86/l-ICR-F50 /0430 |
| 13. | Studies on seed production and quality in commercial hybrids | (N. L. Bhale, R. K. Deshmukh and M. R. K. Rao) PI.85/1-ICR-F30 /0430. |
| 14. | Seed quality traits as influenced by pre and post harvest management techniques | (R. K. Deshmukh and M. R. K. Rao) Pl·85/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 15. | Modification of plant architecture by mechanical and chemical means and its impact on seed production Ind quality | (R. K. Deshmukh and M. R. K. Rao) PI-85 /3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 16. | Growth and performance of cotton varieties in relation to moisture conservation measures and nitrogen levels | (N. J. Mudholkar and R. Pundarikakshudu) PI-84/1-ICR-P-12/0430. |
| 17. | Effect of intercropping with cotton in relation to nutrient supply under rainfed conditions. | (Sh, N. J. Mudholkar and W. C. Bonde) PI-86/3-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 18. | Studies on supplying limited irrigation water to cotton crop by different methods for achieving higher yields and water use efficiency | (N. N. Nimbole and W. C.Bonde) PI-86/4-ICR-F. 25/0430. |
| 19. | Studies on comparative performance of cotton varieties of various durations on different soil depths under rainfed conditions. | (N. N. Nimbole and J. V. Singh) PI-86/5-ICR. F. 25/0430. |
| 20. | Run-off harvesting and recycling for increased and stabilised production of cotton and cotton based cropping systems | (W. C. Bonde) Pl-86/1- ICR. P. 10/0430. |
| 21. | Studies on direct residual and cummulative effect of ‘p’ on cotton | (N. D. Mannikar and J. V. Singh) Pl-86/2-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 22. | Studies on soil test crop response correlation in vertisol with special reference to ‘P’ | (N. D. Mannikar and J. V. Singh) Pl-86/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 23. | Nitrogen transformation in soil (vertisol) and N-balance studies as influenced by different N -carriers on growth, yield and nutrient uptake in rainfed cotton | (J. V. Singh). P1-85/2-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 24. | Comparitive study of planting methods as influenced by soil type (depth) on yield and nutrient uptake in rainfed cotton | (R. Pundarikakshudu and N.J. Mudholkar) PI-86 /3-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 25. | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of NPK and FYM on the physico chemical properties of soil (vertisol) and its relation to yield and nutrient uptake on rainfed cotton in a fixed crop rotation of cotton-jowar | (R. Pundarikakshudu) Pl-85/1- ICR/F. 25/0430. |
| 26. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfed condition | (R. K. Sahay, M. R. K. Rao and D. Singh). Pl-85/2-ICR-F. 60/0430. |
| 27. | Studies on the control of physiological shedding of buds and bolls in cotton | (R. K. Sahay, M. R. K. Rao and D. Singh). PI-85/1-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 28. | Physiological studies on moisture stress in cotton | (D. Singh and R. K. Sahay). P1.82/1-ICR-F. 60/0430. |
| 29. | Physiological studies on drought tolerance in cotton | (D. Singh and R. K. Sahay). Pl-86/1-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 30. | Studies on the ideotypes in cotton for rainfed conditions | (M. R. K. Rao. R. K. Sahay, R. Pundarikakshudu and R. K. Deshmukh). P1-85 /3-ICR-F. 60/0430. |
| 31. | Physiological studies on Dew wilt in cotton | (M. R. K. Rao, R. K Sahay, R. Pundarikakshudu and R. K. Deshmukh), PI-86/2-ICR-F. 60/0430. |
| 32. | Adhoc-trial 1: Studies on the effect of defoliants on cotton | (R. K. Sahay). |
| 33. | A study on size and shape of plot for cotton crop under rainfed condition | (Y. R. Deshmukh).Pl-85/1-ICR-U-10/0430. |
| 34. | Effect of naturally occurring wild and medicinal plant extracts on bollworms of cotton | (M. W. Bhamburkar). PI.84/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 35. | Studies on toxicological residues of newer insecticides in rainfed cotton | (M. W. Bhamburkar). P1.84/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 36. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of G. hirsutum | (A. P. Jayaswal). PI 81/2-ICR- H10/0430. |
| 37. | Studies on population dynamics of bollworms through sex-pheromone traps and their relationship with larval population in fruiting bodies of cotton | (A. P. Jayaswal), PI-81/3-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 38. | Screening of G. hirsutum lines for resistance to whitefly. (Bemisiatabaci Gennadius). | (A. P. Jayaswal). |
| 39. | Screening of some exotic lines of G. hirsutum for resistance to bollworms | (A. P. Jayaswal). |
| 40. | Screening of cotton germplasm for resistance to bacterial blight and studies on its nature of resistance | (M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj). P1-80/1-ICR-H20 /0430. |
| 41. | Studies on population dynamics of Xanthomonas campestris pv. malvacearum and its pathotypes in relation to development of bacterial blight | (M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj). PI-86/4-ICR-H20 /0430. |
| 42. | Microantagonistic seed treatment in cotton and control of bacterial blight | (R. C. Ukey). P1-86/5-ICR-H20 /0430. |
| 43. | Studies on the foliar fungal leaf spot diseases with particular reference to Myrothecium leaf spot | (N. K. Taneja). Pl-85/3-ICR-H20 /0430. |
| 44. | Observations on the recurrence of grey mildew of cotton in Central India and studies on the host-pathogen relationship | (P.M. Mukewar). PI-85/11-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 45. | Studies on boll rot complex in cotton | (N.K. Taneja and M. K. Meshram), P1-86/1-ICR-H20 /0430. |
| 46. | Studies on fungal and bacterial infection of cotton seed in relation to seed production and seed storage | (P. M. Mukewar). PI-84/9-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 47. | Studies on root rot and seedling diseases of cotton | (Sheo Raj and M. K. Meshram). PI-87/4-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 48. | Studies on Fusarium wilt resistance in diploid cotton | (S. T. Tembhurnikar). P1-86/2-ICR /H-20/0430. |
| 49. | Pathological investigations on new wilt of cotton | (sheo Raj, P. K. Chakrabarty and M. K. Meshram). P1-86/7-ICR-H20 /0430. |
| Coimbatore | ||
| 50. | Breeding medium staple, high ginning, Jassid resistant varieties of cotton | (K. Srinivasan). PI-74/1-ICR-F30 /0430. |
| 51. | Breeding long staple, high ginning varieties suitable for multiple cropping | (K. Srinivasan). PI-74/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 52. | Development of hybrid cotton involving male-sterile line and transference of male-sterility into commercial varieties. | (K. Srinivasan). PI-74/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 53. | Breeding extra-long staple, high spinning varieties of cotton, | (R. Krishnamurthy,S. Henry and K. N. Gururajan). P1-65/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 54. | Breeding of cotton varieties with new plant type: Development of varieties with medium staple and medium quality. | (R. Krishnamurthy, S. Henry and K. N. Gururajan). PI-69/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 55. | Development of extra long staple, high spinning hybrids of inter specific origin with wider adaptability. | (S. Henry, R. Krishnamurthy and K. N. Gururajan). P1-75/1- ICR-F-30/0430. |
| 56. | Development of medium and long staple hybrids of intra-hirsutum combinations. | (S. Henry, R. Krishnamurthy and K. N. Gururajan). PI-75/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 57. | Development of high yielding glandless (gossypol free) varieties for commercial cultivation | (K. N. Gururajan, R. Krishnamurthy and S. Henry), PI-79/4-ICR-F-30/0430. |
| 58. | Development of high yielding hirsutum cotton possessing long and extra long staple and high ginning outturn. | (K. N. Gururajan, S. Henry and R. Krishnamurthy ) P1-79/5 -ICR-F30/0430. |
| 59. | Breeding for jassid resistance and other economic attributes in hirsutum cottons by induced mutation. | (S. Premsekar, R.Krishnamurthy and K. Natarajan). PI-77/12-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 60. | Breeding new strains of barbadense cotton resistant to Alternaria and for other economic attributes by induced mutation | (S. Premsekar, R. Krishnamurthy and P. Chidambaram). PI-77/13-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 61. | Breeding resistant varieties and study of host plant relationship to sucking pests in cotton | (S. Premsekar and K. Natarajan) PI-86/l-ICR- F. 30/0430. |
| 62. | Interspecific hybridisation and gene transfer in Gossypium. | (T. Gunaseelan). Pl-82/ICR-F30/0430. |
| 63. | Development of ‘cms’ lines and fertility restorer(R) lines | (R. Krishnaswami and T. Gunaseelan) |
| 64. | Genetics of adaptation in Gossypium hirsutum | (T. Gunaseelan and R. Krishnaswami). PI-77/3- ICR-P.30/0430. |
| 65. | Germpool utilisation in G. hirsutum | (T. Gunaseelan and R. Krishnaswami). P1-781-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 66. | Studies on intercropping in winter irrigated cotton and tbe incidence of pest and diseases and nutrient depletion pattern | (K. Shanmugham) P1-83/3-ICR-F. 25/0430. |
| 67. | Studies on the influence of certain chemicals on germination, growth, vigour and drought tolerant character of rainfed cotton | (K. Shanmugham). PI-82/ICR-F25/0430. |
| 68. | Studies on fixed rotations on yield of Cotton, monetary returns and soil fertility | (V. Seshadri & P. C. Meenakshisundaram) P1-83/ICR-F 27/0430. |
| 69. | Studies on intercropping in cotton relation to pest complex | (V. Seshadri & K. Natarajan) P1-84/-ICR-F27 /0430. |
| 70. | Studies on genotype environment interaction on cotton seed constituent viz. protein and oil. | (P. C. Meenakshisundaram. K. N. Indirakutty & H. K. Hanumantha Rai). P1-76/2-ICR-P60/0430 |
| 71. | Integrated nutrient supply experiments | (P. C. Meenakshisundaram, E. Appukuttan & K N. Indirakutty) |
| 72. | Micronutrient Requirements for cotton | (P. C. Meenakshisundaram, and E. Appukuttan) |
| 73. | Adhoc trial on moisture conservation | (P. C. Meenakshisundaram and Smt.K. N. Indirakutty). |
| 74. | Comparative Physiological studies on growth and development on cotton. | (J. G. Bhatt and A. R. Seshadrinathan).P1-76/2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 75. | Studies on mineral nutrition of Cotton. | (J. G. Bhatt and E. Appukuttan). P1-79/2-ICR-F60 /0430. |
| 76. | Studies on photosynthetic efficiency on cotton. | (J. G. Bhatt) P1-75/l-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 77. | Chemical regulators of growth in cotton. | (A. R. Seshadrinathan). P1-84/3-ICR-F60 /0430. |
| 78. | Physiological studies on seedling growth | (A. R. Seshadrinathan) P1-84 /2- ICR- F60/0430. |
| 79. | Alternate method of pest control | (V. T. Sundaramurthy). PI-74/1-ICR-H10 /0430. |
| 80. | Operational research preject on integrated pest management in cotton. | (V. T. Sundaramurthy). PI-75/l-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 81. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pest and their natural enemies in the cotton ecosystem. | (K. Natarajan and V. T. Sundaramurthy). PI-72/1-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 82. | Studies on host resistance to bollworms in cotton. | (T. Surulivelu and E. Appukuttan) P1-85/4-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 83. | Management of cotton pests through chemicals and plant products. | (T. Surulivelu) PI-85/5-ICR-H10 /0430. |
| 84. | Studies on Verticillium wilt of cotton | (A. Kannan and R. Krishnamurthy) P1-84/1-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 85. | Studies on Bacterial blight of cotton. | (A Kannan, P. Chidambaram and R. Krishnamurthy), P1-84/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 86. | Investigation on the root rot and seedling disease of cotton. | (P. Chidambaram) P1-84/3-ICR-H20 /0430. |
| 87. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of foliar diseases of cotton and the influence of pesticides and plant nutrition on the resurgence of foliar diseases and sucking pests. | (P. Chidambaram, A. Kannan, P. C. Meenakashisundaram, V.T. Sundaramurthy and K. Natarajan) PI-84/4-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 88. | An Economic Evaluation of Operational Research Project on I.P.M. of Cotton | (K. Ramamoorthy). Pl-84 /1-ICR-E10 /0430. |
| 89. | An economic enquiry into the causes for the decline of cotton area in Tamil Nadu. | (K. Ramamoorthy). PI-85/1-ICR-E10/0430. |
| 90. | Development of programmes for the analysis of Agricultural Experiments. | (H. K. Hanumantha Rao) PI-84/1-ICR-U10/0430. |
| Sirsa | ||
| 91. | Development of suitable plant type of cotton (G. hirsutum) for North Zone | (S. S. Duhoon). P1·85/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 92. | Studies for improving fibre attributes in G. arboreum and other plant characters affecting yield | (S.S. Duhoon), PI-85/4-ICR-F30 /0430. |
| 93. | Evaluation of parents in G. hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian conditions | (S. S. Duhoon) Pl-85/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 94. | Studies on irrigation management of cotton | (B. L.Gaul). PI-85/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 95. | Studies on evolving agro-techniques to minimize the adverse effect of soil crust on emerging seedlings in relation to quantity and intensity of rainfall. | PI-85/2-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 96. | Population dynamics of pink bollworm and its incidence in fruiting bodies in irrigated cotton | (S. K. Banerjee). PI-85/1-ICR- H10/0430. |
| 97. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of G. hirsutum under irrigated condition. | (S. K. Banerjee). PI-85 /2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) and Project Code |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of genetic stocks of Gossypium hirsutum L | V. V. Singh) P1-77/2-ICR/F30 /0430. |
| 2. | Collection maintenance, evaluation, utilization, and documentation of genetic stock of G. barbadense | Phundan Singh) PI-77- /1-ICR-F-30 10430. |
| 3. | Collection, maintenance, evaluation, utilization and documentation of genetic stocks of G. arboreum L. | Phundan Singh) Pl-77/1-ICR-F-30 /0430. |
| 4. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, utilization and documentation of G. herbaccum | V.V.Singh) PI-77/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 5. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, utilization and documentation of wild species of Gossypium, perennials and related genera. | R. Kothandaraman). PI-78 /2-ICR-F50 /0430. |
| 6. | Studies on transference of earliness, locule retentivity and big boll in Gossypium arboreum L. | P. Singh & S. S. Narayanan) Pl-81/4-ICR-F30 /0430. |
| 7. | Studies on the role of disruptive selection for flowering and fruiting time in cotton | S. S. Narayanan, P. Singh and V. V. Singh) PI-81 /3 -ICR-F-30 /0430. |
| 8. | Studies on incorporation of resistance to selected insect pests in strains of Gossypium hirsutum L. | M. G. Bhat and A. P. Jayaswal) Pl/82/1-ICR-F30 /0430. |
| 9. | Studies on induced polygenic mutations in Gossypium hirsutum L. | M. G. Bhat and R. G. Dani) Pl-82/1 ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 10. | Studies for the development of practically usable cytoplasmic-genic male sterility and restorer lines and genetic male sterility in cotton | N. L. Bhale and M. G. Bhat) PI-84/1I-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 11. | Studies on bacterial blight resistance in cotton | V. V.Singh, S. S. Narayanan, Sheo raj and M.K.Meshram). PI-81/5-ICR -F30/0430. |
| 12. | Genetical study of oil and fibre variation in Gossyplum hirsutum and G. arboreum | R. G. Dani) PI-81 /1-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 13. | Genetic studies on seed-oil in Gossypium hirsutum L. | R. G. Dani) Pl-81/2-ICR-F30/0430 |
| 14. | Study of different methods of breeding and selection for improvement of seed oil and lint characteristics in cotton. | R. G. Dani), Pl-84/2-ICR-F.30 /0430. |
| 15. | Cytological and morphological evaluation of synthetic polyploid in Gossypium with reference to introgression of wild germplasm into the cultivated cottons. | R. Kothandaraman) Pl-79/2-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 16. | Physiological and Biochemical Studies on seed development in cultivars belonging to four cultivated spices. | M. R. K. Rao) Project No. C-1-79 AHB F-30 /0430. |
| 17. | Modification of plant architecture by mechanical and chemical means and its impact on seed production and quality. | R. K. Deshmukh and M. R. K. Rao). Pl.85 /3-ICR-F-30/0430. |
| 18. | Studies on seed quality traits as influenced by pre and post harvest management techniques | R. K. Deshmukh and M. R. K.Rao) PI·85/2-ICR-F-30/0430. |
| 19. | Studies on seed production and quality in commercial hybrids | N. L. Bhale, R. K. Deshmukh and M. R. K. Rao) Pl-85/1-ICR-F-30/0430. |
| 20. | Effect of moisture conservation measures and nitrogen levels on cotton varieties. | N. J. Mudholkar, R. Pnndarikakshudu and R. K. Deshmukh) Pl-84/l-ICR-P.20 /0430 |
| 21. | Technology for late sown cotton crop. | N. J. Mudholkar. R. K. Deshmukh and R. Pundarikakshudu) PI-83/l-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 22. | Studies on chemical and mechanical weed control in an intensively inter cropped cotton crop for increasing the productivity per unit area and time | N. N. Nimbole) Pl-83/1-ICR/P. 25/0430. |
| 23. | Studies on the effect of soil conditioner (W A P) on water retentivity and nitrogen efficiency in vertisol in relation to growth and nutrient uptake in rainfed cotton | R. Pundarikakshudu) Pl-84/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 24. | Adhoc Trial : Comparitive study of planting methods as influenced by soil type (depth) on yield and nutrient uptake in rainfed cotton. | R. Pundarikakshudu and N. P. Wanhkede) |
| 25. | Studies on the long term effect of continuous application of N, P, K and FYM on the physico-chemical properties of soil and Its relation to yield and nutrient uptake in rainfed cotton jowar. | R. Pundarikakshudu) PI-85/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 26. | Studies on the efficacy of Azotobacter on nitrogen utilization in rainfed cotton. | J. V. Singh) PI-83/2-ICR. F25/0430. |
| 27. | Nitrogen transformation in soil (Vertisol) and Nitrogen balance studies as influenced by different ‘N’ carriers on growth yield and nutrient uptake in rainfed cotton. | J. V. Singh) P1-85/2 ICR- F25/0430. |
| 28. | A study on size and shape of plots for cotton crop under rainfed condition. | Y. R.Deshmukh) P1-85/1 -ICR-U-10/0430. |
| 29. | Physiological studies on moisture stress in cotton | D. Singh and R. K. Sahay) Pl-82/1-1CR-F.60/0430. |
| 30. | Studies on the control of physiological shedding of buds and bolls in cotton | R K. Sahay, M. R. K, Rao and Devendra Singh) PI-85/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 31. | Physiological evaluation of cotton germplasm under rainfed conditions: | R. K. Sahay, M. R. K. Rao and Devendra Singh) Pl-85/2-ICR-F60 /0430. |
| 32. | Physiological studies on plant ideotype in cotton | M. R. K. Rao, R. K. Sahay, R. Pundarikakshudu and R. K. Deshmukh) PI-85/3-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 33. | Studies on the efficacy of different commercial formulations containing hormones and nutrients either singly or in combination on seed cotton yield under rainfed conditions | R. K. Sahay). |
| 34. | Physiological studies on new wilt disorder | M. R. K. Rao) |
| 35. | Differential sensitivity of cotton genotypes to ethephon | R. K. Sahay) |
| 36. | Photosynthetic and stomatal responses of cottons to drought stress and water logging. | R K. Sahay) |
| 37. | Root growth in relation to debudding and moisture stress in cotton. | Devendra Singh) |
| 38. | Screening of cotton germplasms (G. arboreum, G. hirsutum and G. barbadense) for resistance to jassids and bollworms | M. W. Bhamburkar and A. P. Jayaswal) Pl-77 /l-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 39. | Identification of germplasm for resistance to bollworms | A. P. Jayaswal). |
| 40. | Effect of naturally occuring wild and medicinal plant extracts on bollworms of cotton. | M. W. Bhamburkar). PI-84/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 41. | Studies on toxicological residues of newer insecticides in rainfed cotton | M. W. Bhamburkar). PI 84/1- I- ICR- H-10/0430. |
| 42. | Assessment of damage and losses caused by insect pests of cotton. | O. P. Singh) PI- 81/2-ICR -H10/0430. |
| 43. | Bioefficacy of new synthetic insecticides against bollworms of cotton. | O. P. Singh) Pl-79/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 44. | Studies on population dynamics of pink bollworms through sex-pheromone traps and their relationship with larval population in fruiting bodies of cotton. | A. P. Jayaswal) Pl-81/3-ICR-H 10/0430 |
| 45. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of G. hirsutum | A. P. Jayaswal). Pl-81/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 46. | Screening of cotton germplasm for resistance to bacterial bliglt and studies on its nature of resistance. | M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj). PI-80/l-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 47. | Studies on bacterial blight disease of cotton. | M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj). PI-80/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 48. | Studies on foliar fungal leaf spots in cotton | N. K. Taneja). P1-85/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 49. | Studies on root rot and seedling diseases of cotton | Sheo Raj and M. K. Meshram), Pl-80/4-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 50. | Biological control of bacterial blight of cotton under normal plant protection | R. C. Ukey). PI-80/5-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 51. | Studies on fungal and bacterial infection of cotton seeds in relation to seed production and storage | P. M. Mukewar). PI-84/9-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 52. | Observations on the recurrence of grey mildew of cotton in Central India and studies on the host pathogen relationship. | P. M. Mukewar). Pl-85/11-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 53. | Maintenance and. evaluation of national collection or germplasm. | S. Rajasekaran) Pl-67/15 – ICR-F30 /0430. |
| Coimbatore | ||
| 54. | Maintenance and evaluation of national collection of germplasm. | S. Rajasekaran). PI-67/15 – ICR-F30 /0430. |
| 55. | Breeding medium staple, high ginning, jassids resistant varieties of cotton. | K. Srinivasan) PI-74/1-ICR-F. 30/0430. |
| 56. | Breeding long staple high ginning varieties suitable for multiple cropping | K. Srinivasan) PI-72/ 2- ICR-F.30/ 0430. |
| 57. | Development of hybrid cotton involving male sterile line and transference of male sterility into commercial varieties. | K. Srinivasan). Pl-74/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 58. | Breeding extra long staple, high spinning varieties of cotton | R. Krishnamurthy, S. Henry and K· N. Gururajan) Pl-65/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 59. | Breeding of cotton varieties with new plant type: development of varieties with medium staple and medium quality | R. Krishnamurthy,S. Henry and K. N. Gururajan) PI-69/1-ICR-F30 /0430. |
| 60. | Development of extra long staple, high spinning hybrids of inter specific origin with wider adaptability. | S. Henry, R. Krishnamurthy and K. N. Gururajan) Pl-75/1-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 61. | Development of medium and long staple hybrids of intra-hirsutum combinations | S. Henry, R. Krishnamurthy and K. N. Gururajan) Pl-75/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 62. | Development of high yielding glandless (gossypol free) varieties for commercial cultivation | K. N. Gururajan, R. Krishnamurthy and S. Henry) Pl-79 /4-ICR-F30 /0430. |
| 63. | Development of high yielding hirsutum cottons possessing long and extra long staple and high ginning outturn | K N. Gururajan S. Henry and R. Krishnamurthy) Pl-79 /5-ICR-F30/ 0430. |
| 64. | Breeding for jassid resistance and other economic attributes in G. hirsutum cotton by induced mutation | S. Premsekar, R. Krishnamurthy and K Natarajan) P1-77/12/ICR-F 50/0430. |
| 65. | Breeding new strains of G. barbadense cotton resistant to Alternaria and for other economic characters by induced mutation | S Premsekar, R. Krishnamurthi and P. Chidambaram) PI-77/13-ICR-F.30 /0430. |
| 66. | Interspecific hybridisation and gene transfer in Gossypium, | R. Krishnaswami) P1-72/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 67. | Genetics of adaptation in Gossypium hirsutum | T. Gunaseelan and R. Krishnaswami) Pl-77/3-ICR – F30/0430. |
| 68. | Germpool utilisation in G. hirsutum | T. Gunaseelan and R. Krishnaswami) P-I-78/4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 69. | Studies on intercropping of pulses, vegetables, oilseeds and wheat in winter irrigated cotton and the incidence of pests and diseases and nutrient depletion pattern from soil | K. Shanmugham). P1-83/3-ICR-F25/ 0430. |
| 70. | Studies on chemical weed control in cotton intercropping system. | K. Shanmugham) P-I/84-3-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 71. | Studies on pre – hardening of cotton seeds | K. Shanmugham) PI-82/3 ICR-F25 /0430. |
| 72. | Studies on the effect of fixed rotations on yield or cotton, monetary returns and soil fertility | V. Seshadri and P. C. Meenakshisundaram). PI-83/ ICR-F.27/0430. |
| 73. | Studies on the effect of intercropping in cotton in relation to pest complex under protected and unprotected conditions. | V. Seshadri and K. Natarajan) PI-84/-4ICR /F27/0430. |
| 74. | Comparative Physiologcial studies on growth and development in Cotton | J.G. Bhatt) P.1 /76/2-ICR-F60 /0430. |
| 75. | Studies on Photosynthetic efficiency in cotton. Distribution of total dry matter. | J. G, Bhatt), PI-75/I-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 76. | Studies on mineral nutrition of cotton | J. G. Bhatt and E. Appukuttan), P1-79/2-ICR-F60/0430 |
| 77. | Abscission of plant organs in cotton in relation to growth | J. G. Bhatt) PI-84/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 78. | Chemical regulation of growth in cotton. | A.R. Seshadrinathan) P.l·84 /3-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 79. | Physiological studies on seedling growth | A. R. Sheshadrinathan). Pl-84 /2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 80. | Studies on the genotype environment interaction on cotton seed constituents viz., protein and oil. | P. C. Meenakshisundaram, K. N. Indirakutty and H. K. Hanumantha Rao). PI/76/I-ICR F60/0430. |
| 81. | Studies on Verticillium wilt of cotton | A. Kannan and R. Krishnamurthy) Pl/84/1-ICR-H20 /0430. |
| 82. | Studies on bacterial blight of cotton | A. Kannan, P. Chidambaram and R. Krishnamurthy) PI /84 /2- ICR-H20 /0430. |
| 83. | Investigation on the root rot and seedling disease of cotton | P. Chidambaram) PI/84-3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 84. | Studies on the epidemiology and management of foliar diseases of cotton and the influence, of pesticides and plant nutrition on the resurgence of foliar diseases and sucking pests. | P. Chidambaram, A. Kannan, P. C. Meenakshisundaram, V. T. Sundaramurthy and K. Natarajan Pl/84-4-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 85. | Studies on the population dynamics of Cotton pests and their natural enemies | K. Natarajan and V. T. Sundaramurthy). PI-72/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 86. | Studies on the host plant and insect relationship | T. Surulivelu, K. Natarajan and V. T. Sundaramurthy. Pl-71/ICR-H10/0430. |
| 87. | Lear feeding Insects: | V. T. Sundaramurthy) |
| 88. | Studies on host plant resistance to bollworms in cotton | T. Surulivelu) |
| 89. | Operational research project on integrated control of Cotton pests | V. T. Sundaramurthy) P.75/l-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 90. | Effect of simulated insect injury on the yield loss in cotton | K. Natrajan) |
| 91. | Alternate method of pest control | V. T. Sundaramurthy). PI-74/l-ICR-H10/0430 |
| 92. | Management of cotton pests through chemicals | T. Surulivelu) |
| 93. | Effect of insecticides on the phenolic compounds of cotton plant. | V. T. Sundaramurthy and K. Natarajan) |
| 94. | An economic enquiry into the causes for the decline of cotton areas in Tamil Nadu | K. Ramamoorthy) PI-85/l-ICR-E10/0430. |
| 95. | Project on the Economic Evaluation of IPM on cottons-1985-86 (O. R. P.) | (K. Ramamoorthy). PI-79/1-ICR-E10/0430. |
| 96. | Development of computer programmes on EC 85 P | H. K. Hanumantha Rao) PI-84/1-ICR-U10/0430. |
| 97. | Studies on irrigation management of cotton | B. L.Gaul) PI 85/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 98. | Studies on evolving agro-techniques to minimize the adverse effect of soil crust on emerging seedlings in relation to quantity and intensity of rainfall | B. L.Gaul). Pl·85/2-ICR-F25/0430. |
| Sirsa | ||
| 99. | Development of suitable plant type cottons for north Zone | S. S. Duhoon). PI-85/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 100. | Evaluation of parents in G. hirsutum for heterotic potential and useful heterosis for replacement of existing cultivars under north Indian condition | S. S. Duhoon). PI-85/2-ICR-F3 /0430. |
| 101. | Population dynamics of pink bollworm and its incidence in fruiting bodies in irrigated cotton | S.K. Banerjee) PI-85/1-ICR-F10/0430. |
| 102. | Resistance to important foliar diseases in cotton with reference to North India | A. M.Narula). PI-85/4-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 103. | Control of root rot of cotton. | A. M. Narula) PI /85-2/ ICR-H-20 /0430. |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) and Project Code |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of germplasm of G. arboreum and G. barbadense | (Phundan Singh) PI-77/l-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 2. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of germplasm of G. hirsutum and G. herbaceum | (V. V. Singh) PI-77 /2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 3. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilizaton of wild species of Gossypium, perennials and other related genera | (R. Kothandaraman) PI-78/2-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 4. | Studies on the transference of earliness, big boll size and high locule retentivity in G. arboreum | (Phundan Singh and S. S. Narayanan) PI-81/4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 5. | Studies on the role of disruptive selection for flowering and fruiting time in cotton | (S. S. Narayanan, Phundan Singh and V. V. Singh) PI-81/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 6. | Studies on induced polygenic mutations in G. hirsutum | (M.G. Bhat and R. G. Dani) PI-82/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 7. | Studies on bacterial blight resistance in cotton | (V. V. Singh, S. S. Narayanan, Sheoraj and M. K. Meshram) PI-81/5-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 8. | Studies on incorporation of resistance to selected Insect pests in strains of G. hirsutum | (M. G. Bhat and A. P. Jayaswal) PI-82/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 9. | Studies for the development of practically usable cytoplasmic-genic male sterility and restorer lines in cotton | (N. L. Bhale and V. V. Singh) PI-84/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 10. | Genetic studies of seed oil in G. hirsutum | (R. G. Dani) PI-81/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 11. | Genetical study of seed oil and fibre development in some varieties of Indian cottons | (Rs. G. Dani) PI-81/3-ICR-F.30/030. |
| 12. | Study of different methods of breeding and selection for improvement of seed oil and lint characteristics in cotton | (R. G. Dani) PI-84/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 13. | Cytological and morphological evaluation of synthetic polyploids in Gossypium with reference to introgression of wild germplasm into cultivated cottons | (R. Kothandaraman) PI-79/2-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 14. | Studies on the effect of different chemicals on germinability, seedling vigour, growth and yield in cultivars belonging to G. hirsutum and G. arboreum | (MRK Rao). Project No. C-1.79/26-AHB-F-30/0430. |
| 15. | Physiological and biochemical studies on seed development in cultivars belonging to G. arboreum and G. hirsutmn | (M R K Rao) Project No. C-1-79/26-AHB-F.30/0430. |
| 16. | Adhoc trial: Effect of plant architectural manipulation on seed production and seed quality traits. | (R. K. Deshmukh and M. R. K. Rao) |
| 17. | Studies on fungal and bactorial infection of cotton seeds in relation to seed production and seed storage | (P. M. Mukewar) PI-84/9-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 18. | Studies on role of dry sowing in ‘relation to different contour gradients with and without tieing the ridges at receding monsoon on yield and quality of cotton | (N. P. Wankhede) PI-80/4-ICR-F. 25/0430. |
| 19. | Studies on dry and normal sowing on bed furrows/ridges on 0.5% gradient in relation to yield and quality of lint under rainfed conditions. | (N. P. Wankhede) PI-84/5-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 20. | Growth and performance of cotton varieties in relation to moisture conservation measures and nitrogen levels | (N. J. Mudholkar and R. Pundarikakshudu). PI-84/1-ICR-P12/0430. |
| 21. | Technology for late sown cotton crop under rainfed conditions | (N. J. Mudholkar, R. Pundarikakshudu and M. K. Meshram). PI-83/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 22. | Management of transplanted cotton hybrids through cultural practicies and agrochemicals | (R. K. Deshmukh, N. J. Mudholkar and R. Pundarikakshudu). PI-82/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 23. | Studies on the chemical and mechanical weed control in an intensively inter cropped cotton for increasing the productivity per unit area and time | (N. N. Nimbole). PI/83/ICR-F25/0430. |
| 24. | Studies on the dynamics of Phosphate in soil (vertisol) in relation to yield and nutrient uptake in rainfed cotton | (R. Pundarikakshudu). PI·82/2-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 25. | Studies on the effect of soil conditioner (WAP) on water retentivity and nitrogen efficiency in vertisol in relation to growth and nutrient uptake in cotton. | (R. Pundarikakshudu) PI-84/1-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 26. | Studies on the efficacy of Azotobacter on nitrogen utilization in rainfed cotton | (J. V. Singh). PI-83/2-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 27. | Studies on preharvest forecasting of yield of cotton | (Y. R. Deshmukh) PI-80/l-ICR-U-10/0430. |
| 28. | Physiological studies on moisture stress in cotton | (Devendra Singh & R. K. Sahay) PI-82/ l-ICR-F -60/0430. |
| 29. | Studies on the physiology of boll shedding in rainfed cotton | (R. K. Sahay and Devendra Singh) PI-82/2-ICR-F. 60/0430. |
| 30. | Ad-hoc Trial:1: Studies on tne efficacy of NAA and DAP in combination with synthetic pyrethroid on physiological boll shedding and yield of cotton | (R. K. Sahay and R. Pundarikakshudu). |
| 31. | Ad-hoc Trial:2: Studies on the effect of foliar spray of CCC at various LAI on yield of rainfed cotton | (R. K.Sahay). |
| 32. | Ad-hoc Trial: 3: Physiological studies on new cotton wilt | (R. K. Sahay, R. Pundarikakshudu, and M. C. Gawande) |
| 33. | Ad-hoc Trial: Evaluation of germplasm for physiological parameters under rainfed condition | (R. K. Sahay). |
| 34. | Ad-hoc Trial:4: Physiological analysis of varietal differences in harvest index and yield of new exotic strains of G. hirsutum | (Devendra Singh) |
| 35. | Screening of cotton germplasm for resistance to jassids and bollworms | (M. W. Bhamburkar and A. P. Jayaswal) PI-77/ICR-H10/0430. |
| 36. | Effect of different insecticides on bollworms of cotton, their natural enemies and biochemical aspects of the plant | (M. W. Bhamburkar). PI-78/3-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 37. | Bioefficacy of newer insecticides for cotton pests and their impact on cotton culture | (O. P. Singh). PI-79/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 38. | Assessment of damages and losses caused by key pests of cotton | (O. P. Singh) PI-80/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 39. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of G. hirsutum | (A. P. Jayaswal) PI-81/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 40. | Studies on population dynamics of bollworms moths through sexpheromone traps and their relationship with larval population in fruiting bodies of cotton | (A. P. Jayaswal). PI-81/3-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 41. | Studies on toxicological residues of newer insecticides in rainfed cotton | (M. W. Bhamburkar). PI.84/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 42. | Effect of naturally occurring wild and medicinal plant extracts on bollworms of cotton | (T. V. Kathane) PI-84/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 43. | Screening of cotton germplasm for resistance to bacterial blight and studies on its nature of resistance | (M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj) PI-80/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 44. | Studies on bacterial blight disease of cotton | (M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj) PI-80/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 45. | Studies on root rot and seedling diseases of cotton | (Sheo Raj and M. K. Meshram). PI-80/4-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 46. | Detection of antagonistic fungal flora of cotton leaf surface for X. c. pv. malvacearum, C. indicum and A. macrospora in vitro and in vivo conditions | (R. C. Ukey) PI-80/5-ICR-H20/0430. |
| Coimbatore | ||
| 47. | Maintenance and evaluation of national collection of cotton germplasm | (S. Rajasekaran), PI-67/l-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 48. | Breeding medium staple, high ginning, jassid resistant varieties of cotton | (K. Srinivasan) PI-74/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 49. | Breeding long staple, high ginning varieties suitable for multiple cropping | (K. Srinivasan) PI-74/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 50. | Development of hybrid cotton involving male-sterile line and transference of male-sterility to commercial varieties | (K. Srinivasan) PI-74/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 51. | Breeding extra long staple high spinning varieties of cotton. | (R. Krishnamurthy, S. Henry and K. N. Gururajan) PI-65/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 52. | Breeding cotton varieties with new plant types: Development of varieties with medium staple and medium quality. | (R. Krishnamurthy, S.Henry and K. N. Gururajan) PI-69/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 53. | Development of extra long staple, high ginning hybrids of inter specjfic orgin with wider adaptability | (S. Henry, R. Krishnamurthy and K. N. Gururajan) PI-75/l-ICR-F30/C430. |
| 54. | Development of medium and long staple hybrids of Intra hirsutum combination | (S. Henry, R. Krishnamurthy, and K. N. Gururajan) PI-75/2-ICR-F-30/0430. |
| 55. | Development of high yielding cotton possessing long and extra long staple and high ginning outturn | (K. N. Gururajan, S. Henry and R. Krishnamurthy) PI-79/5-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 56. | Development of high yielding glandless (gossypol free) varieties for commercial cultivation | (K. N. Gururajan, R. Krishnamurthy and S. Henry) PI-79/4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 57. | Breeding for jassids resistance and for other economic attributes in G. hirsutum cotton by induced mutation | (S. Premsekar, R. Krishnamurthy and K. Natarajan) PI-77/6-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 58. | Breeding new strains of G. barbadense cotton, resistant to Alternaria and for other economic attributes by induced mutation | (S. Premsekar, R. Krishnamurthy and P. Chidambaram) PI-77/5-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 59. | Genetics of adaptation in Gossypium hirsutum | (T. Gunaseelan and R. Krishnaswami) PI-77/7-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 60. | Germpool utilization in Gossypium hirsutum | (T. Gunaseelan and R. Krishnaswami) PI-77/4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 61. | Studies on alternate sprayings of DAP and K on the yield and quality of long and medium staple cottons. | (K. Shanmugham) PI-82/2-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 62. | Studies on intercropping pulses, vegetables, wheat in cotton and the incidence of pests and diseases and nutrient depletion pattern from the soil | (K. Shanmugham) PI.83/3-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 63. | Studies on chemical, weed control in cotton intercropping system and the residual effect of herbicides on subsequent wheat grown in the winter season. | (K. Shanmugham) PI-84/3 ICR-F25/0430. |
| 64. | Studies on prehardening of cotton seeds by soaking in nutrients and chemical solutions spraying of the same and their influence on germination, growth and drought tolerant character of rainfed cotton | (K. Shanmugham) PI-82/3-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 65. | Studies on the effect of fixed rotations on the yield of seed cotton, monetary returns and soil fertility | (V.Seshadri, P. C. MeenakshiSundaram and K. N. Indirakutty). PI-83/-ICR-F27/0430. |
| 66. | Studies on the intercropping in cotton in relation to pest complex under protected and unprotected conditions | (V. Seshadri and K. Natarajan) PI-84/4-ICR-F27/0430. |
| 67. | Studies on the Genotype environment interaction on cotton seed constituents (viz) protein and oil. | (P. C.Meenakshisundaram, K. N.Indirakutty and H. K. Hanumantha Rao). PI-76/2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 68. | Studies on the effect of sulphur on yield, quality of Seed cotton and oil content | (P. C. Meenakshisundaram and K. N. IndiraKutty). PI-80/5-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 69. | Ad-hoc trial: Nutrient requirement for cotton | (P. C. Meenakshisundaram and E. Appukuttan). |
| 70. | Comparative physiological studies on growth and development in cotton | (J.G.Bhatt) P-1/76-2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 71. | Studies on photosynthetic efficiency in cotton | (J. G.Bhatt) PI-75/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 72. | Studies on mineral nutrition of cotton | (J. G. Bhatt and E.Appukuttan) PI-79/2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 73. | Abscission of plant organs in cotton in relation to growth | (J. G. Bhatt) PI-84/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 74. | Physiological studies on seedling growth | (A. R. Seshadrinathan) PI-84/2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 75. | Chemical regulation of growth of cotton | (A. R. Seshadrinathan) PI-84/3-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 76. | Studies on Verticillium wilt of cotton | (A. Kannan and R. Krishnamurthy) PI-84/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 77. | Bacterial blight of cotton | (A. Kannan, P. Chidambaram and R. Krishnamurthy) P-l/84-2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 78. | Investigation on the root rot and seedling diseases of cotton | (P. Chidambaram) PI-84/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 79. | Investigation on the fungal foliar diseases of cotton | (P. Chidambaram, A. Kannan, P. C. Meenakshisundaram, V. T. Sundaramurthy and K. Natarajan) PI-84/4-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 80. | Alternaria leaf spot | (P. Chidambaram, A. Kannan, P. C. Meenakshisundaram) |
| 81. | Screeing for resistance: | (P. Chidambaram, A. Kannan) |
| 82. | Role of nutrients on disease development: | (P. Chidambaram and P. C. Meenakshisundaram) |
| 83. | Investigation on the influence of pyrethroid insectisides on the resurgence of pests and diseases . | (P. Chidambaram, A. Kannan, V. T. Sundaramurthy and K. Natarajan) |
| 84. | Influence of pyrethroids on plant diseases | (P. Chidamburam, A. Kannan and K. Natarajan) |
| 85. | Influence of pyrethroids on the resurgence of sucking pests. | (K. Natarajan, V. T. Sundaramurthy and P. Chidambaram) |
| 86. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and natural enemies | (K. Natarajan and V. T. Sundaramurthy) PI-72/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 87. | Studies on the host-plant and insect relationship | (T. Surulivelu and K. Natarajan) PI-71/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 88. | Breeding for jassid resistance in cotton | (K. Natarajan, S. Premsekar and R. Krishnamoorthy) |
| 89. | Studies on the natural enemies of cotton insects | (T. Surulivelu) PI-79/6-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 90. | Studies on the development of resistance in major cotton insects to insecticides | (K. Natarajan and V. T. Sundaramurthy) PI-85/1-ICR/H10/0430. |
| 91. | Management of cotton insects through chemicals | (T. Surulivelu) PI-71/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 92. | Operational Research Project on Integrated Control of Cotton Pests | (V. T. Sundaramurthy) PI-75/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 93. | Studies on the population dynamics of ash weevil and its management | (K. Natarajan) PI-77/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 94. | An Economic evaluation on the impact of Operational Research Project on IPM of cotton | (K. Ramamoorthy) PI-79/1-ICR-E10/0430. |
| 95. | Alternate methods of pest control | (V. T. Sundaramurthy) PI-74/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 96. | Ad-hoc study on level of adoption of IPM practices | |
| 97. | An economic enquiry into the causes for the decline of cotton area in Tamil Nadu | (K. Ramamoorthy) P-I/1-ICR/E10/0430. |
| 98. | Development of computer programmes on EC 85-P Microprocessor | (H. K. Hanumantha Rao) PI-84/1-ICR-U10/0430. |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) and Project Code |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| 1. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of genetic stocks of Gossypium hirsutum and G. herbaceum. | ( V. V. Singh) PI-77/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 2. | Collection maintenance, evaluation, utilization and documentation of the genetic stocks of G. arboreum and G. barbadense. | ( Phundan Singh). PI-77/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 3. | Studies on the transference of earliness, big boll size and higher locule retentivity in G.arboreum L | ( P. Singh and S. S. Narayanan) PI-81/4-ICR-F30 / 0430. |
| 4. | Studies on the role of disruptive selection for flowering and fruiting time in cotton. | ( S. S. Narayanan, P. Singh and V. V. Singh) PI-81/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 5. | Studies on induced polygenic mutations in Gossypium hirsutum L. | ( M. G. Bhat and R. G. Dani) PI-82/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 6. | Studies on incorporation of resistance to selected insect pests in strains of Gossypium hirsutum L. | ( M. G. Bhat). PI-82/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 7. | Studies on Bacterial blight resistance in cotton | ( V. V.Singh, S. S. Narayanan, Sheo Raj, M. K. Meshram, A. K. Singh). PI-81/5-ICR-F30 / 0430. |
| 8. | Genetical study of oil and fibre development in some varieties of Indian cottons. | ( R. G. Dani). PI-81/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 9. | Genetic studies on seed oil in G. hirsutum | ( R. G. Dani) PI-81/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 10. | Collection, conservation, evaluation, documentation and utilization of wild species of Gossypium, perennials and other related genera. | ( R. Kuthandaraman) PI-78/2-ICR-F50/0430 |
| 11. | Cytological and morphological evaluation of synthetic polyploids in Gossypium with reference to introgression of wild germplasm into the cultivated cottons. | ( R. Kothandaraman), PI-79/2-ICR-F30/0430 |
| 12. | Technology for late sown cotton crop under rainfed conditions | ( N. J. MudhoIkar, R. K. Deshmukh, R. Pundarikakshudu, M. R. Rao, M. K. Meshram and V. G. Munshi) PI-83/ -ICR-F25 /0430. |
| 13. | Effect of potassium on yield, quality and nutrient utilization on cotton hybrids under rainfed conditions | ( N. J. Mudholkar, R. K. Deshmukh, R. Pundarikakshudu & M. K. Meshram) PI-79/4-ICR-F25/ 0430. |
| 14. | Studies on weed flora and control methods through chemical and mechanical means in rainfed cotton | ( N. J. Mudholkar, R. K. Deshmukh and Jagvir Singh) PI-81/1-ICR-H60/0430. |
| 15. | Management or transplanted cotton hybrids through cultural practices and Agro-chemicals | ( R. K. Deshmukh, N. J. Mudholkar, R. Pundarikakshudu and Gopalkrishnan) PI-82/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 16. | Studies on the chemical weed control in the intensively intercropped cotton crop for Increasing the productivity per unit area and time. | ( N. N. Nimbole) PI-83/ICR/F.25/0430. |
| 17. | Studies on flowering pattern and boll setting rhythm in different plant types | ( N. P. Wankhede) PI-78/3-ICF-F60/0430. |
| 18. | Effect of transplanting the cotton seedlings raised under different nurseries on growth, yield and quality of lint. | ( N. P. Wankhede) PI-79/5-ICR-F25 /0430. |
| 19. | Studies on the role of dry sowing in relation to different contour gradients with and without tieing the ridges after the receeding the monsoons on yield and quality of cotton | ( N. P. Wankhede) P2-80/4-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 20. | Studies on the dynamics of phosphate in soil | ( vertisol) in relation to yield and nutrient uptake in rainfed cotton. R. Pundarikakshudu) PI-82/-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 21. | Studies on the efficacy of Azotobacter on nitrogen utilization in rainfed cotton | ( J. V. Singh and R. Pundarikakshudu) PI-83/2-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 22. | Studies on the physiology of boll shedding in rainfed cotton | ( R. K. Sahay and Devendra Singh) PI-82/2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 23. | Studies on biochemical aspects of disease resistance in cotton | ( N. Gopalkarishnan, Sheo Raj and M. K. Meshram). PI-80/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 24. | Studies on preharvest forecasting of yield of cotton | ( Y. R. Deshmukh) PI-80/1-ICR-U10/0430. |
| 25. | Screening of cotton germplasm (G. hirsutum) for resistance to jassids and bollworms | ( M. W. Bhamburkar, T. V. Kathane, A. P. Jayaswal and O. P. Singh) PI-77/ICR-H10/0430. |
| 26. | Effect of systemic insecticides on beneficial microflora of the soil and sucking pests of cotton in relation to uptake of NPK. | ( T. V. Kathane) PI-78/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 27. | To work out tile economic threshold for bollworms of cotton | ( T. V. Kathane) PI-81/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 28. | Effect of different insecticides on bollworm of cotton, their natural enemies and biochemical aspects of the plant | ( M. W. Bhamburkar and T. V. Kathane) PI-78/3-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 29. | Bioefficacy of newer insecticides for cotton pests and their impact on cotton culture | ( O. P. Singh) PI-79/2-ICR-H-10/0430. |
| 30. | Assessment of damage and losses caused by key pests of cotton | ( O. P. Singh). PI-80/l-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 31. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting period of G. hirsutum | ( A. P. Jayaswal) PI-81/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 32. | Studies on population dynamics of bollworms through sexpheromone traps and their relationship with larval population in fruiting bodies of cotton. | ( A. P. Jayaswal). PI-81/3-ICR-H10/0430 |
| 33. | Screening of cotton germplasm for resistance to bacterial blight and studies on its nature of resistance | ( M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj). PI-80/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 34. | Studies on bacterial blight | ( M.K. Meshram and Sheo Raj) PI-80/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 35. | Studies on root rot and seedling disease of cotton | ( Sheo Raj, M. K. Meshram and G. N. Dake) PI-80/4-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 36. | Detection of antagonistic microflora of cotton leaf surface for- Xanthomonas campestris pv, malvacearum, Colletotrichum gossypii and Alternaria, macrospora in vitro and in vivo conditions. | ( R. C. Ukey) PI-80/5-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 37. | Pathogenic relation of cotton diseases on certain physiological interactions with cotton SRT | ( R. C. Ukey). PI-80/6-ICR-H20/0430 |
| 38. | Physiological and biochemical studies on seed development in cultivars belonging to G. hirsutum and G. arboreum. | ( M.R.K. Rao). PI-79/26/ AHB-F-30/0430. |
| 39. | Effect of seed treatments using chemicals on germnation, growth and yield of cotton. | ( M.R.K. Rao) PI-79/26/ AHB-F-30/0430 |
| 40. | Fungal and bacterial infection of cotton seeds in relation to seed production | ( P. M. Mukewar). Cl-81/26-AHB-E30/0430. |
| Coimbatore | ||
| 41. | Maintenance and evaluation of national collection of cotton germplasm | ( S. Rajasekharan) PI-67/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 42. | Breeding medium staple, high ginning, jassid resistant varieties of cotton. | ( K. Srinivasan). PI-74/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 43. | Breeding long staple, high ginning varieties suitable for multiple cropping. | ( K. Srinivasan) PI-74/2-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 44. | Development of Hybrid cotton involving male-sterile lines and transference of male sterility to commercial varieties. | ( K. Srinivasan). PI-74/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 45. | Breeding extralong staple, high spinning varieties of cotton | ( R. Krishnamurthy, S. Henry, and K. N. Gururajan). PI-65/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 46. | Breeding cotton varieties with new plant types: Development of varieties with medium staple and medium quality. | ( R. Krishnamurthy, S.Henry and K. N. Gururajan), PI-69/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 47. | Development of extra-long staple high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wide adaptability. | ( S. Henry, K. N. Gururajan and R. Krishnamurthy). PI-75/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 48. | Development of medium and long staple hybrids of intra hirsutum combinations. | ( S. Henry, K. N. Gururajan and R. Krishnamurthy). PI-75/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 49. | Development of high yielding gossypol-free (glandless) cotton varieties. | PI-79/4-ICR-F30/0430 |
| 50. | Development of high yielding hirsutum cottons possessing extra-long staple and high ginning outturn suitable for cultivation in the south zone. | ( K. N. Gururajan, S. Henry and R. Krishnamurthy). PI-79/5-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 51. | Breeding for jassids resistance and other economic attributes in G. hirsutum cotton by induced mutation. | ( S. Premsekar and R. Krishnamurthy). PI-77/6-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 52. | Breeding new strains of G. barbadense cotton, resistant to Alternaria and for other economic attributes by induced mutations. | ( S. Premsekar, R. Krishnamurthy and P. Chidambaram). PI-75/5-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 53. | Genetics of adaptation in Gossynium hirsutum. | ( T. Gunaseelan and R. Krishnaswami). PI-77/7-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 54. | Germpool utilization in Gossypium hirsutum | ( T. Gunaseelan and R. Krishnaswami). PI-77 / 4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 55. | Comparative physiological studies on growth and development in cotton. | PI-76/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 56. | Studies on mineral nutrition of cotton | ( J. G. Bhatt and E.Appukuttan). PI-79/7-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 57. | Studies on the foliar application of Di-ammonium phosphate and potassinm chloride on the yield and quality of LRA 5166 and MCU 5 (VT) Gossypium hirsutum L. cottons. | ( K. Shanmugham and J. G. Bhatt) PI-82/2-ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 58. | Intercropping studies in winter irrigated cotton var. MCU 5 VT(G. hirsutum L.) | ( K. Shanmugham). PI-83/ 3-ICR-F25/ 0430. |
| 59. | Study of growth regulator and plant density interactions on hybrid cotton (H64) | ( V. Seshadri). PI-80/ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 60. | Studies on the effect of sulphur on the yield of seed cotton, quality of lint and oil content. | ( P. C. Meenakshisundaram and K. N. Indirakutty), PI-80/6-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 61. | Studies on the environmental effect on cot-on seed constituents | ( P. C. Meenakshisundaram, K.N. Indirakutty and H. K. Banumantha Rao). PI-76/2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 62. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton insects | ( K. Natarajan and V. T. Sundaramurthy) PI-72/1-ICR-H.10/0430. |
| 63. | Bioefficacy of insecticides on target and non-target organisms of toe cotton ecosystem | ( T. Surulivelu). PI-71/2-ICR/HI0/0430. |
| 64. | Studies on Biological control of cotton pests with special emphasis on parasites and predators. | ( T. Surulivelu) PI-79/6-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 65. | Screening germplasm and other genotype for resistance/ tolerance to bollworms. | ( T. Surulivelu). PI-71/6-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 66. | Studies on the population dynamics of ash weevil and its management | ( K. Natarajan). PI-77/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 67. | Alternate method of Insect control. | ( V. T. Sundaramurthy). PI-74/1-ICR-H010/0430. |
| 68. | Operational Research Protect on Integrated control or cotton pests. | ( V. T. Sundaramurthy) PI-75/l-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 69. | Screening of germplasm and breeding for resistance. | ( A. Kannan and P. Chidambaram). PI-72/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 70. | Control of cotton disease: | ( P. Chidambaram) PI-72/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 71. | Physiology of pathogenesis and resistance, | ( P. Chidambaram) PI-74/1-ICR-H30/0430. |
| 72. | Physiological specialisation in plant pathogen Verticillium dahlia. | ( A. Kannan) PI-73/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 73. | Transference of Verticillium resistance | ( R. Krishnamurthy and A. Kannan). PI-74/4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 74. | An economic enquiry into the problems of cotton marketing in Coimbatore tract – A pilot study. | ( K. Ramamoorthy) PI-82/1-ICR-E-10/0430. |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) and Project Code |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| 1. | Collection maintenance, evaluation and utilisation of genetic stocks of G. arboreum and G.barbadense (P. Singh) | PI-77/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 2. | Collection, maintenance, evaluation, documentation and utilisation of genetic stocks of Gossypium hirsutum and G. herbaceum, (V. V. Singh) | PI-77 2-ICR-F30/0430 |
| 3. | Developmental study of seed oil and fibre characteristics in certain varieties of G. hirsutum and G.arboreum (R. G. Dani) | PI-81 / l-ICR-F30 / 0430. |
| 4. | Genetic studies on seed oil in G. hirsutum (R. G. Dani) | PI-81/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 5. | Studies on the role of disruptive selection for flowering and fruiting time in cotton. (S. S. Narayanan, V. V. Singh, P. Singh and S. K. Chauhan) | PI-81/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 6. | Studies on transference of earliness, big boll size and high locule retentivity in G. arboreum L. (P.Singh, S. S. Narayanan and S. B. Nandeshwar) | PI-81/4-ICR-F30 / 0430. |
| 7. | Studies on bacterial blight resistance in cotton (V. V. Singh, S. S. Narayanan, Sheoraj, M. K. Meshram and A. K. Singh) | PI-81/5-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 8. | Evaluation of intervarietal crosses of G. hirsutum for rainfed conditions (P. K. Varma) | PI-77/1-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 9. | Influence of some morphological characters on the behaviour of cotton plant (Jagmail Singh), | PI-78/l-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 10. | Establishment, maintenance and utilisation of perennials and wild species of Gossypium. (Jagmail Singh and P. K. Varma) | PI-7S / 2-ICR-F50 /0430. |
| 11. | Study of cytoplasmic male sterility in cotton (Jagmail Singh and V.V. Singh) | PI-78/3-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 12. | Comparative study of induced mutations in extra-long staple cottons (R. Kothandaraman) | PI-79/3-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 13. | Studies relating to the development of varieties and hybrids free of seed gossypol (R.Kothandaraman). | PI-79/4-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 14. | Cytological and morphological evaluation of synthetic polyploids in Gossypium with reference to introgression of wild germplasm into the cultivated cottons (R. Kothandaraman). | PI-79/2-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 15. | Plant type studies in G. hirsutum (P. K. Varma and A. P. Jaiswal) | PI-81/1-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 16. | Effect of potassium on yield, quality and nutrient utilization in cotton hybrids under rainfed conditions. (N. J. Mudholkar, R. K. Deshmukh, and M. K. Meshram). | PI-79/4-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 17. | Studies on weed flora and control methods through chemical and mechanical means in rainfed cotton. (N. J. Mudholkar, R. K. Deshmukh, and Jagvir Singh). | PI-81/1-ICR-H, 60/0430. |
| 18. | Inter relationship between establishment of seedlings, growth, yield parameters and nutrient utilization in G. arboreum. (R. K. Deshmukh & J. Mudholkar). | PI-79/2-ICR-F. 25/0430. |
| 19. | Studies on the inter-relationship among the plant establishment methods, growth, yield parameters and nutrient utilization for the promising varieties (G. hirsutum L) (N. N. Nimbole and N. J. Mudholkar). | PI-79/3-ICR-F. 25/0430. |
| 20. | Studies on flowering pattern and boll setting rhythm in different plant types. (N. P. Wankhede). | PI-79/3-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 21. | Effect of transplanting the cotton seedlings raised under different nurseries on growth, yield and quality of lint. (N. P. Wankhede). | PI-79/5-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 22. | Studies on role of dry owing in relation to different contour gradients with and without tieing the ridges at receding monsoon on yield and quality of cotton (N. P. Wankhede.) | PI-80/4-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 23. | Studies on intercropping of blackgram in the paired row planting of cotton in relation to sowing on 0.6% gradient (slope) with and without bed furrow on yield and quality of cotton. (N. P. Wankhede). | PI-80/3-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 24. | Nutritional requirements of and exhaustion of soil nutrients by different genotypes of cotton under rainted conditions. | (R. Pundarikakshudu, and Jagvir Singh).PI-79/1-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 25. | Studies on the efficacy of Azotobacter on nitrogen utilization in rainfed cotton. | (Jagvir Singh and R. Pundarikakshudu). PI-80/2-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 26. | Physiological studies on moisture stress in various cotton genotypes under rainfed conditions. | (Devendra Singh). PI-79/1-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 27. | Physiological studies to alleviate the adverse effect of continuous cloudy weather in early stages of plant growth | (Devendra Singh). PI-79/2-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 28. | Studies on biochemical aspects of disease resistance in cotton. | (N. Gopalkrishnan, M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj). PI-80/2-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 29. | Studies on preharvest forerasting of yield of cotton | (Y. R. Deshmukh). PI-80/1-ICR-U10/0430. |
| 30. | Screening of cotton germplasm for resistance to jassids and bollworms a) Screening of G. hirsutum | (A. P. Jayaswal, M. W. Bhamburkar, T. V. Kathane). PI-77/ICR-H10/0430. |
| 31. | Effect of systemic insecticides on the soil microflora and sucking pests of cotton in relation to uptake of PK. | (T. V. Kathane, M. W. Bhamburkar, R. K. Deshmukh, M. K. Mesbram). PI-78/2-ICR-H.10/0430. |
| 32. | Effect of different insecticides on bollworms of cotton, their natural enemies and biochemical aspects of the plant | (M. W. Bhamburkar and T. V. Kathane). PI-78/3-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 33. | Bio efficacy of synthetic pyrethroids against bollworms and their impact on cotton crop | (O. P. Singh). PI-79/2-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 34. | Determination of economic threshold for bollworms of cotton under rainfed condition | (T. V. Kathane). PI-81/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 35. | Assessment of damage and losses caused by bollworms of cotton | (O. P. Singh) PI-80/1-ICR-HI0/0430. |
| 36. | Population dynamics of pink bollworm through gossyplure traps | (A. P. Jayaswal) PI-80/2-ICR-H.10/0430. |
| 37. | Studies on bollworm incidence in relation to effective fruiting periods of G. hirsutum | (A. P. Jayaswal) PI-80/l-ICR-H.10/0430. |
| 38. | Screening of cotton germplasm for resistance to bacterial blight and studies on its nature of resistance | (M. K. Meshram and Sheo Raj). PI-80/1-ICR-H.20/0430. |
| 39. | Studies on bacterial blight disease of cotton | (M. K. Mesbram and Sheo Raj) PI-80/2-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 40. | Studies on the seed-borne pathogens of cotton | (N. K.Taneja). PI-80/3-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 41. | Studies on root rot and seedling diseases of cotton | (Sheo Raj, N. K, Taneja, M. K. Meshraan) PI-80 /4-ICR-H.20 /0430. |
| 42. | Detection of antagonistic microflora of cotton leaf surface for Xanthomonas campestris pv. malvacearum, Colletotrichmn indicum and Alternaria macrospora in vitro and in vivo conditions | (R. C. Ukey). PI-80/5-ICR-H.20/0430. |
| 43. | Pathogenic relation of cotton diseases on certain physiological interactions with cotton SRTI | (R.C.Ukey). PI-80/6-ICR/H.20/0430. |
| 44. | Screening of cotton germplasm against Anthracnose Alternaria blight and Myrothecium leaf spot diseases | (R. C. Ukey). PI-80/7-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 45. | Intensification of research on cotton seed production technology under rainted conditions. | Cl-8l/26-AHB-E.30/0430. |
| 46. | SPT /Physiology-l (a) Physiological and Biochemical aspects of seed development | (Devendra Singh) |
| 47. | SPT /Physiology-l (b) Effect of flower position in relation to main stem on seed quality | (Devendra Singh) |
| 48. | SPT/Physiology-2 Effect of seed treatment using chemicals on germination, growth and yield | (Devendra Singh) |
| 49. | SPT. Agro-1: Effect on dry sowing and spacing on the yield and quality of seed in hirsutum and arboreum cotton | (D. S.Chauhan) |
| 50. | SPT. Agro. 2.2: Studies on seed development as influenced by fertilizer ratios in promising varieties of hirsutum and arboreum cotton | (D. S. Chauhan |
| 51. | SPT. Agro. 2-3: Studies on foliar feeding of nutrients in relation to yield and quality of seed | (D. S. Chauhan) |
| 52. | SPT. Agro-2.4: Effect of FYM in combination with different doses of N P K in relation to yield and quality of seed | (D. S.Chauhan) |
| 53. | SPT /Agro-3.1: Relationship of seed size (seed index) to germination, seedling vigour and yield of cotton varieties | (D. S. Chauhan) |
| 54. | SPT. Agro-5.1: Studies on the effect of different containers and packing materials on the germinability and seedling vigour during storage | (D. S. Chauhan) |
| 55. | SPT. Agro-6.l : Standardization of method for acid delinting | (D. S. Chauhan) |
| 56. | SPT. Path-1: Fungal and bacterial infection of cotton seeds in relation to seed production, Expt. 1: Studies on seed-borne infection at three stages of boll formation i,e, 30, 45 and 60 days after flowering. | (N. K. Taneja) |
| Coimbatore | ||
| 57. | Breeding medium staple, high ginning, jassid resistant varieties of cotton | (K. Srinivasan). PI-74/1-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 58. | Breeding long staple high ginning varieties suitable for multiple cropping | (K. Srinivasan). PI-74/2-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 59. | Development of hybrid cotton involving male-sterile line. | (K. Srinivasan). PI-74/3-ICR-F.30/0430 |
| 60. | Transference of male-sterility to commercial varieties (K. Srinivasan). | PI-71/1-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 61. | Development of medium and long staple hybrids of intra-hirsutum combination. (R.Krishnamurthy, S. Henry, K. N. Gururajan, C. V. Raman and’ T. G. Sankaranarayanan). | PI-75/2-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 62. | Breeding cotton varieties with new plant types-development of new varieties with medium staple quality (R.Krishnamurthy, S. Henry, K. N. Gururajan, C. V. Raman and T. G. Sankaranarayanan). | PI-69/1-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 63. | Development of extra-long staple, high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptability (R. Krishnamurthy, S. Henry, K. N. Gururajan, C. V. Raman and T. G. Sankaranarayanan), | PI-75/1-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 64. | Breeding extralong staple, high spinning varieties of cotton (R. Krishnamurthy, S. Henry, K. N. Gururajan, C. V. Raman and T. G. Sankaranarayanan). | PI-65/1-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 65. | Development of high yielding hirsutnm cottons with extra-long staple (R. Krishnamnrthy, K. N. Gururajan, S. Henry, C. V. Raman and T. G. Sankaranarayanan). | PI-79/5-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 66. | Development of high yielding gossypol-free cotton varieties (R. Krishnamurthy, K. N. Gururajan, S.Henry, C. V. Raman and T. G. Sankaranarayanan). | PI-79/4-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 67. | Breeding for jassid resistance and other economic attributes in G. hirsutum cottons by induced mutation (S. Premsekar and R. Krishaamoorthi), | PI-77 /6-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 68. | Breeding new strains of G. barbadense cotton for resistance to Alternaria and other economic attributes by induced mutations (S. Premsekar, R. Krishnamoorthi and A. Kannan), | PI-77/5-ICR/F.30/0430. |
| 69. | Interspecific hybridization and gene transfer (R. Krishnaswami). | PI-72/1-ICR-F .50/0430. |
| 70. | Germpool utilization in Gossypium hirsutum (T. Gunaseelan and R. Krishnaswami). | PI-77/ 4-ICR-F.30 / 0430. |
| 71. | Maintenance and evaluation of national collection of cotton germplasm (S. Rajasekaran). | PI-67/1-ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 72. | Comparative physiological studies on growth and development (A. R. S. Nathan) | PI-76/1-ICR-F-60/0436. |
| 73. | Physiological studies on boll growth and development (A. R. S. Nathan) | PI-79/ 5-ICR-F60 /0430. |
| 74. | Studies on plan density, planting method and nutrient requirement for LRA 5166 (G. hirsutum) cotton (K. Shanmugham) | PI-81/2-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 75. | Foliar application of Diammonium phosphate on the yield and quality of Suvin cotton under winter irrigated condition (K. Shanmugam). | PI-77/1-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 76. | Studies on top pruning in MCV 5 and Suvin cottons under winter condition (K. Shanmugham). | PI:79/7-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 77. | Study of growth regulator and plant density interactions on hybrid cotton. (V. Seshadri). | PI-80/ICR-F.60/0430 |
| 78. | Studies on planting technique and water economy on cotton | (V. Seshadri). PI-80/1-ICR-P.10/0430. |
| 79. | Studies on essentiality of irrigation at maturity of cotton | (V. Seshadri). PI-80/2-ICR-P.10/0430. |
| 80. | Studies on the effect of sulphur on yield and quality of seed cotton and oil content | (P.C. Meenakshisundaram and K. N. Indirakutty). PI-80/6-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 81. | Environmental effects on cotton seed constituents viz., Protein and oil | (P. C. Meenakshisundaram and K. N. Indirakutty), PI-76/2-ICR-F.60/0430. |
| 82. | Effect of Miraculan treatment on seed cotton yield | (K. N. Indirakutty and P. C. Meenakshisundaram). |
| 83. | Studies on NPK nutrition in cotton (E. Appukuttan, P. C. Meenakshisundaram and N. Rajendran) | PI-79/6-ICR-F.25/0430. |
| 84. | Studies on the population dynamics of cotton pests and their natural enemies in the cotton agroecosystem | (K. Natarajan). PI-72/1-ICR-H.10/0430. |
| 85. | Screening germplasm materials for resistance to bollworms | (T. Surulivelu and V. T. Sundaramurthy). PI-71/1-ICR-H.10/0430. |
| 86. | Insecticidal trials for the control of cotton pest complex. | PI-71/2-ICR-H.10/0430. |
| 87. | Alternate methods of pest control. i) Effect of crop terminator on the suppression of the carry over population of pink bollworm. ii) Effect of mass trapping of males of pink bollworm and its effect on the carry over population (V.T. Sundaramurthy) (V. T. Sundaramurthv, T. Surulivelu and K. Natarajan). | PI-74/1-ICR-H.10/0430. |
| 88. | Operational research project on Integrated Pest Management in cotton (V. T. Sundaramurthy). | PI-75/1-ICR-H.10/0430. |
| 89. | Analysis of integrated pest management system for productivity of cotton. i) Studies on the interaction of various components of IPM system in the cotton ecosystem. ii) Effect of irrigation, applied nitrogen and cultivars on the behaviour of IPM system in the cotton ecosystem at Ganganaickenpalayam | (V. T. Sundaramurthy and B. K. Hanumantha Rao). (V. T. Sundaramurthy and H. K. Hanumantha Rao) |
| 90. | Studies on the temporal distribution of spotted bollworm in cotton | (V. T. Sundaramurthy) |
| 91. | Effect of Tank mix of dyes on the efficacy of endosulfan and EDTA on the bollworm damage and yield of cotton | (V. T. Sundaramurthy). |
| 92. | Studies on the foliar nutrition of potash and DAP on the translocation of a systemic insecticide and physiologlcal changes in cotton | (V. T. Sundaramurthy and A. R. Seshadrinathan). |
| 93. | Studies on the influence of some of the abiotic factors on the abundance of adults of Heliothis armigera at Coimbatore | (V. T. Sundaramurthy) |
| 94. | Screening of germplasm and Breeding for disease resistance | PI-72/1-ICR-F30/0430 |
| 95. | Physiological specialisation in plant pathogens | (A. Kannan and G. N. Dake). PI-73/l-ICR-H.20/0430. |
| 96. | Transference of Verticillium resistance | (R. Krishnamurthy and A. Kannan). PI-74/4·ICR-F.30/0430. |
| 97. | Economic Evaluation of the impact of ORP-IPM on Cotton (K. Ramamurthy) | PI-79/1-ICR-E.10/0430. |
| Sl.no | Project Title | Investigator(s) and Project Code |
|---|---|---|
| Nagpur | ||
| 1. | Collection. maintenance, evaluation and utilization of genetic stocks of Gossypium hirsutum L. (V. V. Singh) | PI-77 /2-ICR-F30 /0430. |
| 2. | Collection, maintenance, evaluation and utilization of genetic stocks of G. barbadense L. and G. arboreum L. (P. Singh) | PI-77/1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 3. | Collection maintenance, evaluation and utilization of genetic stoks of G. herbaceum (V. V. Singh). | PI – 77 /2-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 4. | Study on phenotypic stability in G hirsutum. (P. Singh) | PI·78/1-ICR-F30 10430. |
| 5. | Selection of desirable parents and cross combinations for yield and its components in G. hirsutum. (P. Singh) | PI-78/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 6. | Study of heterosis and combining ability in intraspecific crosses (V. V. Singh). | PI-78/3-ICR-F 3010430. |
| 7. | Interspecific hybridization in cotton tor study of combining ability and fertility relationship (S.F. A. Amalraj) | PI-79/1-ICR-F30 /0430. |
| 8. | Study on mutagen response and radiosensitivity for some specific character improvement in diploid and tetraploid cultivated cottons. (S. F. A. Amalraj and M. K. Meshram) | PI-79/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 9. | Study on the efficacy of different mating designs to determine gene action in cultivated tetraploid cottons. (S. F. A. Amalraj) | PI-79/3-ICR-F30 /0430. |
| 10. | Evaluation of intervarietal crosses of G. hirsutum for rainfed conditions (P. K. Varma) | PI-77/1-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 11. | Study of genetics of fibre characters in Gossypiurn hirsutum L. (Jagmail Singh and P. Singh) | PI-77 /2-ICR-F5010430. |
| 12. | Influence of some morphological characters on the behaviour of cotton plant. (Jagmail Singh and V. V. Singh) | PI-78/1-ICR-F5010430. |
| 13. | Collection, establishment, malntenance and utilization of perennials and wild species of Gossypium. (Jagmail Singh and P. K. Varma) | PI-78/2-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 14. | Study of cytoplasmic male sterility in G. hirsutum L. (Jagmail Singh and V. V. Singh) | PI-78/3- ICR-F5010430. |
| 15. | Cytological and morphological evaluation of the synthetic polyploids in Gossvpium (R.Kothandaraman) | PI-79/2-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 16. | Bio-efficacy of herbicides in cotton (R. K. Deshmukh, N. J. Mudholkar and J. V. Singh) | PI-79 /1-ICR-H60 10430. |
| 17. | Effect of potassium on yield, quality and nutrient utilisation in cotton hybrids under rainfed conditions. (N. J. Mudholkar, R. K. Deshmukh M. K. Meshram and Jagat Ram) | PI-79/4-ICR-F-25/0430. |
| 18. | Inter relationship between establishment of seedlings growth yield parameters and nutrient utilization in desi cotton (G. arboreum L.) (R. K. Deshmukh, N. J. Mudholkar and J. V. Singh) | PI-79/2ICR-F25/0430 |
| 19. | Studies on the interrelationship among plant establishment methods, growth, yield parameters and nutrient utilization for the promising varieties (G. hirsutum L.) (N. N. Nimbole, N. J. Mudholkar and Jagat Ram). | PI-79/3-ICR-F 25/0430. |
| 20. | Competitive effects of the intercrops on cotton and development of practices to optimise cotton yields in inter-cropping. (N. N. Nimbole, T. V. Kathane and Jagat Ram) | PI-78/1-ICR-F 25:0430. |
| 21. | Effect of transplanting the cotton seedlings raised under different nurseries on growth, yield and quality of lint. (N. P. Wankhede) | PI-79/5-ICR·F25 10430. |
| 22. | Nutritional requirements of and exhaustion of soil nutrients by different genotypes of cotton under rainfed conditions. (R. Pundarikakshudu and Jagvir Singh) | PI-79/1-ICR· F 2) /0430. |
| 23. | Physiological studies on moisture stress in various cotton genotypes under rainfed conditions. (Devendra Singh) | PI-79/1-ICR-F 60/0430. |
| 24. | Physiological studies to alleviate the adverse effect of continuous cloudy weather in early stages of plant growth (Devendra Singh). | PI-79/2-ICR-F60 /0430. |
| 25. | Studies on flowering pattern and boll setting rhythm in different plant types. (N. P. Wankhede) | PI-79/3-ICR-F 60/0430. |
| 26. | Screening of cotton germplasm for common pests. (a) To identify the source (s) of resistance to jassids and bollworms in cotton germplasm. (M. W. Bhamburkar and T. V. Kathane) | PI-77 /1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 27. | Evaluation of control schedule for the pests of cotton with particular reference to bollworm (T. V. Kathane and M. W. Bhamburkar) | PI-78/1-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 28. | Effect of systemic insecticides on the soil microflora and sucking pests of cotton in relation to uptake of N,P and K. (T. V. Kathane and M. W. Bhamburkar) | PI-78/2-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 29. | Bioefficacy of insecticides on bollworm of cotton, their natural enemies and physiological behaviour of the plant. (M. W. Bhamburkar and T. V. Kathane). | PI-78 /3-ICR-H 10/0430 |
| 30. | Monitering pink bollworm in rainfed cotton. (O. P. Singh) | PI-79/1-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 31. | Bioefficacy of newer insecticides for the control of cotton pests and impact on cotton culture. (O. P. Singh) | PI-79/2-ICR-H 10/0430. |
| 32. | Screening of the germplasm of G. hirsutum against major diseases of cotton. (M. K. Meshram) | PI-77 /l-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| 33. | Control of cotton diseases (M. K. Meshram) | PI-77/2-ICR-H 20/0430. |
| Coimbatore | ||
| 34. | Breeding medium staple, high ginning, jassid resistant varieties of cotton (K.Srinivasan and S. Rajasekaran) | PI-74 /1-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 35. | Breeding long staple, high ginning varieties suitable for multiple cropping (K. Srinivasan and S. Rajasekaran) | PI-74/2-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 36. | Development of Hybrid cotton involving male sterile line (K. Srinivasan) | PI-74/3.ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 37. | Transference of male sterility to commercial varieties of cotton (K. Srinivasan) | PI-71/I-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 38. | Development of medium and long staple intrahirsutum hybrids (R. Krishnamurthv, S. Henry, T. G. Sankaranarayanan and C. V. Raman) | PI-75/2-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 39. | Breeding cotton varieties with new plant types: Development of varieties with medium staple and medium quality (R. Krishnamurthy, S. Henry, C. V.Raman and T. G. Sankaranarayanan) | PI-69 /1-ICR-F30/10430. |
| 40. | Development of extra long staple, high spinning hybrids of interspecific origin with wider adaptibilitv. (R. Krishnamurthy, S. Henry, C. V. Raman and T. G. Sankaranarayanan) | PI-75/l-ICR F30/0430. |
| 41. | Breeding extra long staple, high spinning varieties of cotton (R. Krishnamurthy, S.Henry, C. V. Raman and T. G. Sankaranarayanan) | PI-65/l-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 42. | Development of high yielding hirsutum cotton with extra long staple (R. Krishnamurthy, K. N. Gururajan, C. V. Raman and T. G. Sankaranarayanan) | PI-79/5-ICR-F30 /0430. |
| 43. | Development of high yielding gossypol free cotton varieties (R. Krishnamurthy. S. Henry, K. N. Gururajan, C. V. Raman and T. G. Sankaranarayanan) | PI-79/4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 44. | Breeding for jassid resistance and other economic attributes in G. hirsutum by induced mutation (S. Premsekar, R. Krishnamurthy and M. Vijayaraghava Menon) | PI-77 /7-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 45. | Breeding new strains of G.barbadense cottons for resistance to Alternaria and other economic attributes by induced mutation (S. Premsekar, R. Krishnamurthy and A. Kannan | PI-77/6-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 46. | Genetic analysis of some quantitative characters in G.hirsutum (V.H.Kulkarni and R. Krishnaswami) | PI-74/5-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 47. | Genetics of adaptation in G. hirsutum (T.Gunaseelan and R.Krishnaswami) | PI-77/3-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 48. | Interspecific hybridization and gene transfer (R. Krishnaswami) | PI-72/1-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 49. | Induction of high ginning mutants in Suvin (R. Krishnaswami). | PI-74/1-ICR-F50 /0430. |
| 50. | Reproduction potential and mote percent in interspecific hybrids (G. hirsutum x G. barbadense) (R.Krishnaswami) | PI-77/3-ICR-F50/0430. |
| 51. | Germpool utilization in G. hirsutum (T. Gunaseelan and R.Krishnaswamy) | PI-77/4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 52. | Maintenance and evaluation of national collection of germplasm (V. H. Kulkarni) | PI-67/l-ICR-F 30/0430. |
| 53. | Studies on photosynthetic efficiency in Gossypium: The effect of removing bracteoles on boll growth and fibre characters of lint in cotton (J. G. Bhatt and C. V. Raman) | PI-75/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 54. | Studies on mineral nutrition of cotton: uptake and distribution of Manganese (J. G. Bhatt and E.Appukuttan) | PI-79/7-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 55. | Comparative physiological studies on growth and development of cotton: Effect of extended photo period on flowering and growth (J. G. Bhatt and M. R. K. Rao) | PI-76/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 56. | Physiological studies on seed germination and seedling growth (M.R.K.Rao) | PI-79/4-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 57. | Physiological studies on boll growth and development in cultivated species of cotton (M. R. K. Rao) | PI-73/5-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 58. | Effect of foliar application of potassium on long staple cotton varieties (K. Shanmugham) | PI-77/1-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 59. | Studies on top pruning of cotton varieties Suvin and MCU 5 VT (K.Shanmugham) | PI-79/7-ICR-F60/0430. |
| 60. | Agronomic requirements of new varieties of cotton. (V. Seshadri and K. Shanmugham) | PI-76/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 61. | Efficiency of slow release· nitrogenous fertilizers -on cotton (V. Seshadri) | PI-77/1-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 62. | Screening germplasm materials for resistance to jassids and bollworms. (M. Vijayaraghava Menon and T. Surulivelu) | PI-71/1-ICR-H10/0430 |
| 63. | Insecticidal trials for control of cotton pest complex (M. Vijayaraghava Menon and T. Surulivelu) | PI-71 /2-ICR-H 10 /0430 |
| 64. | Studies on the pest dynamics in the cotton agro-ecosystem (M. Vijayaraghava Menon and K.Thangavelu) | PI-72/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 65. | Studies on Myllocerus Spp. involving population dynamics (K.Thangavelu) | PI-77/2-ICR-Hl0/0430. |
| 66. | Alternate methods of pest control: – Effect of Gossyplure H. F. in the management of pink bollworm in cotton (M. Vijayaraghava Menon and T. Surulivelu) | PI-74/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 67. | Studies on biological control of cotton pests with special emphasis on parasites/predators (T.Surulivelu and M. Vijayaraghava Menon) | PI-79/6-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 68. | Operational Research Project on integrated pest management in cotton (J.G.Bhatt, M. Vijayaraghava Menon and M. Kanagarajan) | PI-75/1-ICR-H10/0430. |
| 69. | Screening of germplasm and breeding for disease resistance (A. Kannan) | PI-72/I-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 70. | Control of cotton diseases (A. Kannan) | PI-72/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 71. | Physiological specialization in plant pathogens Verticillium dahliae (A.Kannan) | PI-73/1-ICR-H20/0430. |
| 72. | Transference of Verticillium resistance (R. Krishnamurthy and A. Kannan) | PI-74/4-ICR-F30/0430. |
| 73. | Studies on the nutrient uptake pattern of Varalaxmi and its parents (P. C. Meenakshisundaram and Smt. K. N. Indirakutty) | PI-77/4-ICR-F25/0430. |
| 74. | Studies on genotype environment interaction on cotton seed constituents (P. C. Meenakshisundaram and Smt. K. N. Indirakutty | PI-76/2-ICR-F60/0430. |
