ON-GOING RESEARCH PROJECTS OF DIVISION IN SCHOOL MODE (2021–2026)

1. Biosystematics and genetic variability studies of insects, fungi and nematodes for sustainable agriculture (PI: Dr. Shashank P.R., Entomology)

2. Development of pest and disease management strategies for major crops (PI: Dr. Pankaj, Nematology)

3. Utilization of molecular strategies for pest and disease management (PI: Dr. S. Subramanian, Entomology)

4. Development and formulation of agrochemicals for efficient crop protection, production and resource management (PI: Dr. Supradip Saha, Agricultural Chemicals)

5. Bioprospection and biocontrol strategies for sustainable management of insects, nematodes and diseases of major crops (PI: Dr. Anju Kamra, Nematology)

6. Genetic enhancement for productivity, climate resilience, resistance and nutritional quality in Indian mustard (PI: Dr. Naveen Singh, Genetics)

7. Flagship Program: Functional Importance and translational applications of microbiomes for crop productivity (PI: Dr. P. Ramakrishnan, Microbiology)

8. Flagship Program: Discovery and development of new pesticidal molecules using green chemistry and chemoinformatic approaches to replace the selected older molecules facing ban in India and other countries (PI: Dr. Rajesh Kumar, Agricultural Chemicals)

9. Flagship Program: Genome editing for improving resource use efficiency, quality, stress tolerance and yield of crops (PI: Dr. C. Viswanathan, Plant Physiology)