Schemes
LIST OF ONGOING SCHEMES (2013-2014)
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Name of the Scheme |
Scheme Code No. |
Name of the Principal Investigator |
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I. |
AGRICULTURE - Non-Plan |
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Non-Plan |
22 A21 AK |
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II. |
AGRICULTURE - PLAN |
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Plan |
22 B27 CB |
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III |
ICAR FULLY |
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(1) |
“Application of micro organisms in agriculture and allied sectors under the theme area of ‘Agro based management bio remediation and microbes in post harvest processing” |
ICAR AMAAS C31 LP |
Dr. S. Gunasekaran Professor and Head |
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(2) |
“Centre for Advanced Faculty Training” |
ICAR-CAFT C31 EJ |
Dr. S.Gunasekaran Professor and Head
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IV. |
ICAR PARTLY |
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(1) |
All India Network Project on ‘’Soil Biodiversity–Biofertilizers’ |
ICAR BNF D32 AW |
Dr. K. Ilamurugu Professor |
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V. |
GOI SCHEMES |
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(1) |
GOI – BRNS – “Investigation on diversity of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in agricultural soils of Tamil Nadu for improved inoculant development” |
GOI BRNS E28 PS |
Dr. D. Balachandar Associate Professor |
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(2) |
E –GOI – DBT Scheme “Development of process for microbial delignification of lignocellulosic biomass / waste for fuel ethanol production. |
GOI DBT E28 NB |
Dr. U. Sivakumar Professor |
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Name of the Scheme |
Scheme Code No. |
Name of the Principal Investigator |
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VI. |
OTHER AGENCIES (GOI) |
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(1) |
“Biotization – A novel bioinoculant delivery strategy for banana micropropagation” |
GOI-DST Biotization E28 TQ |
Dr.M. Senthilkumar Asst.Professor |
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(2) |
“Delineation of Cadmium contaminated soil and exploration of bioremediation strategies for removal and for environmental sustenance by harnessing Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi & PGPR” |
GOI-DST – TNSCST - F36LG |
Dr.K.Kumutha, Professor |
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(3) |
“Bactriophages A novel Biopreservative for vegetable” |
GOI – MFPI E 28 UP |
Dr.M.Senthil Kumar, Assistant Professor
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(4) |
“Lytic biorational biocontrol agents against the bacterial wilt disease of Brinjal”
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GOI-DBT – E28 UL |
Dr.M.Senthil Kumar, Assistant Professor |
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(5) |
“Development of SCAR markers for strain authentication and to improve the quality assessment of bioinoculants”
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GOI-DBT(E28 VL) |
Dr.D.Balachandar Associate Profesor |
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VII. |
PRIVATE AGENCIES |
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(1) |
F – Private Agencies – 37 Schemes – sponsored by M/s. T. Stanes & Co Ltd, Coimbatore – TO – “Screening, isolation and evaluation of secondary metabolite producing streptomyces against spider mite Tetranychus urticae on okra”
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T. Stanes F37 TO |
Dr. P. Marimuthu Professor |
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F – Private Agencies – 37 Schemes – sponsored by M/s. NRTT, Mumbai – UQ – “Development of micro enterprise for Arbuscular mycorrhizal Biofertilizer production at villages through empowering rural women”.
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NRTT F37 UQ |
Dr. K. Kumutha Professor |
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(3) |
F – Foreign Agencies – 38 schemes – sponsored by M/s. Novozyme Biological Ltd, Canada – FX – “Development of newer co-inoculants for N and P nutrition and evaluation of their stability in nanclay formulations”. |
Novozyme F38 FX |
Dr. K. Ilamurugu Professor |
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(4) |
“Bio-efficacy testing of biofertilizer (TAGBIONIK) on rice” |
Tropical Agrosystem – F37 ZD |
Dr. K. Kumar Professor |
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5) |
“Isolation, screening and evaluation of bioactive molecules from actinomycetes against major crop mites” |
Tropical Agrosystem |
Dr.P.Marimuthu, Professor |
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VIII |
UGC |
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(1) |
“Exploration of the diversity and lipid storing capacity of algal isolates of the pristine forest and marine ecosystem and establishment of a repository” |
UGC – 22 C30 BX |
Dr.T.Kalai Selvi Associate Professor |
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“Soil organic carbon dynamics vis-à-vis anticipatory climatic changes and crop adaption strategies”
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ICAR – NAIP – N31 AE |
Dr.S.Karthikeyan, Professor |
LIST OF SCHEMES (2012-2013)
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Name of the Scheme |
Scheme Code No. |
Name of the Principal Investigator |
Duration of the Scheme |
Amount Sanctioned |
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I. |
ICAR FULLY |
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(1) |
“Application of micro organisns in agriculture and allied sectors under the theme area of ‘Agrobased management bio remediation and microps in post harvest processing” |
ICAR AMAAS C31 LP |
Dr. S. Gunasekaran Professor |
On going |
Rs.7,65,121/- (Budget for 2012-13) |
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(2) |
“Centre for Advanced Faculty Training” |
ICAR-CAFT C31 EJ |
Dr. K. Kumar Professor and Head |
On going |
Rs.8,80,000/- (Budget for 2012-13) |
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II. |
ICAR PARTLY |
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(1) |
All India Network Project on ‘’Soil Biodiveristy –Biofertilizers’ |
ICAR BNF D32 AW |
Dr. K. Ilamurugu Professor |
On going |
Rs.32,60,000/- (Budget for 2012-13) |
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III. |
GOI SCHEMES |
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(1) |
GOI – BRNS – “Investigation on diversity of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi in agricultural soils of Tamil Nadu for improved inoculant development” |
GOI BRNS E28 PS |
Dr. D. Balachandar Associate Professor |
2010-11 to 2012-13 |
Rs.15,18,250/- (Total Budget) |
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(2) |
E GOI – DBT – “Development of microbial consortium of Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and rhizobacteria for nutrition and growth promotion of nursery and direct seeded crop plants” |
GOI DBT E28 NO |
Dr. K. Kumutha Associate Professor |
July 2009 to August’12 |
Rs.19,29,000/- (Total Budget) |
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(3) |
E –GOI – DBT Scheme “Development of process for microbial delignification of lignocellulosic biomass / waste for fuel ethanol production. |
GOI DBT E28 NB |
Dr. U. Sivakumar Associate Professor |
1.10.11 to 30.09.2014 |
Rs.61,93,000/- (Total Budget) |
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Name of the Scheme |
Scheme Code No. |
Name of the Principal Investigator |
Duration of the Scheme |
Amount Sanctioned |
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IV. |
OTHER AGENCIES (GOI) |
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(1) |
F Other Agencies – Government department, TNSCST, Chennai 36 – schemes KA – Isolation and extraction of antimicrobial compounds from termitomyces and evaluation of its pharmaceutical application” |
GOI TNSCST F36 KA |
Dr. V. Gomathi Associate Professor |
April’11 to March’14 (3 years) |
Rs.21,99,340/- (Total Budget) |
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V. |
PRIVATE AGENCIES |
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(1) |
F – Private Agencies – 37 Schemes – sponsored by M/s. T. Stanes & Co Ltd, Coimbatore – TO – “Screening, isolation and evaluation of secondary metabolite producing streptomyces against spider mite Tetranychus urticae on okra” |
T. Stanes F37 TO |
Dr. P. Marimuthu Professor |
01.05.2011 to 30.04.2014 (3 years) |
Rs.11,22,400/- (Total Budget) |
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(2) |
F – Private Agencies – 37 Schemes – sponsored by M/s. NRTT, Mumbai – UQ – “Development of micro enterprise for Arbuscular mycorrhizal Biofertilizer production at villages through empowering rural women”. |
NRTT F37 UQ |
Dr. K. Kumutha Associate Professor |
July 2011 to June 2014 (3 years) |
Rs.14,44,400/- (Total Budget) |
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(3) |
F – Foreign Agencies – 38 schemes – sponsored by M/s. Novozyme Biological Ltd, Canada – FX – “Development of newer co-inoculants for N and P nutrition and evaluation of their stability in nanclay formulations”. |
Novozyme F38 FX |
Dr. K. Ilamurugu Professor |
01.01.2010 to 31.12.2013 (3 years) |
Rs.72,15,500/- (Total Budget) |
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(4) |
“Bio-efficacy testing of biofertilizer (TAGBIONIK) on rice” |
Tropical Agrosystem |
Dr. K. Kumar Professor and Head |
August’12 to July’13 (one year) |
Rs.1,32,250/- (Total budget) |
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(5) |
“Biotization – A novel bioinoculant delivery strategy for banana micropropagation” |
SERC-FAST TRACK, GOI |
Dr.M. Senthilkumar Asst.Professor |
August’12 to July 2015 (3 years) |
Rs.22,55,000/-(Total Budget) |
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(6) |
“Delineation of Cadmium contaminated soil and exploration of bioremediation strategies for removal and for environmental sustenance by harnessing Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi and PGPR” |
DST-SSTP |
Dr.K.Kumutha, Associate Professor |
18 Months |
Rs.1490410/- (Total Budget) |
A. List of project handled for the last three years
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S. No. |
Projects / Schemes |
Period |
Budget (Lakh Rs) |
Sponsor |
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i. University sub-projects |
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1. |
Nutritive Quality enhancement of pulses by fermentation |
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2. |
Acetic acid production from coconut water, Grapes and mango |
2002-2005 |
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3. |
Isolation and Identification of antimicrobial compound from termite fungal garden |
2006-2009 |
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4. |
Response of Anthurium to the inoculation of AM Fungi |
2004-2007 |
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5. |
Studies on mycorrhiza and Pseudomonas for alleviation of heavy metal contamination |
2005-2008 |
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6. |
Standardization of mass production technology of Panchagavya for organic farming |
2005-2006 |
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7. |
Development of Microbial Consortia for Vegetable Crops |
2005-2008 |
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ii. Externally funded projects |
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Part II State Plan scheme – Development of mycorrhizal biofertilizer & quality control unit for agricultural and horticultural crops |
Apr, 05 - Mar, 07 |
5.00 |
TNSPC |
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2. |
Technological empowerment of rural women in the production of Arbuscular Mycorrrhizal biofertilizer |
Apr,04 -Mar,07 |
14.11 |
DBT |
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3. |
All India Network Project on Biological Nitrogen Fixation |
Apr, 02 - Mar, 07 |
22.00 / y |
ICAR |
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4. |
Isolation & Characterization of Termitomyces fungi from termite mound |
Apr, 04 -Mar, 06 |
8.88 |
ICAR-ADHOC |
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5. |
Developing liquid formulation of Azospirillum and Phosphobacteria biofertilizers |
Oct.04 - Sep. 07 |
11.23 |
ICAR-ADHOC |
B. Ongoing projects
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S. No. |
Projects / Schemes |
Period |
Budget (Lakh Rs) |
Sponsor |
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i. University Sub-Projects |
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Developing improved methods for commercial production of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi |
Oct. 05 - Sep, 09 |
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ii. ICAR-50C projects |
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Process development for hairy root culture of Arbuscular mycorrhizal bioinoculant |
Apr,08 - Mar, 11 |
12.00 |
ICAR-50C |
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3. |
Standardization of liquid biofertilizer application for drip irrigation |
Apr,08 - Mar, 11 |
6.00 |
ICAR-50C |
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4. |
Soil metagenomic analysis of rhizosphere of Prosophis and Parthenium |
Apr,08 - Mar, 11 |
20.00 |
ICAR-50C |
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5. |
Design and fabrication of nanobiosensor for detection of pathogens in banana |
Apr,08 - Mar, 11 |
30.00 |
ICAR-50C |
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iii. Externally funded project |
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6. |
Development of microbial consortium of Arbuscular Mycorrhizal fungi and rhizobacteria for nutrition and growth promotion of nursery and direct seeded crop plants |
Aug, 08 -Jul, 12 |
19.29 |
DBT |
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7. |
All India Network Project on Biofertilizers and Soil Genomics |
Jul, 07 - Mar 12 |
24.0/y |
ICAR |
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8. |
Fermented products from fruits, vegetables and cereals |
Aug, 08 - Till date |
84.85 |
ICAR-AMAAS |
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Developing Sulphur Oxidizing Bacteria formulation for enhancing the productivity and quality of groundnut and blackgram |
Jan,08 - Jan,11 |
12.98 |
DBT |
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10. |
Evaluation of soil microbial community due to elevated CO2 levels |
Jul, 08 - Jul,12 |
60.41 |
NATP |
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11. |
Cloning of acid shoch protein(s )encoding gene (s) in an elite Westiellopsis strains |
June ,05- Mar,09 |
13.2 |
GOI-DAE |
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12. |
NATP-TOE on Biofertilizers for rice based cropping system |
May,2000-Mar,2005 |
55.0 |
ICAR |
C. Proposed projects
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S. No. |
Projects / Schemes |
Period |
Budget (Lakh Rs) |
Sponsor |
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Externally funded projects |
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Enhancing the carbon sequestration potential through Rhizosphere engineering |
3 y |
42.00 |
DBT |
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2. |
Exploitation of bioactive and antimicrobial compound from Termitomyces and its application in agriculture and pharmaceutical |
3 y |
36.77 |
TNSCST |
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3. |
Development of biosensor for the microbiological pollution assessment of feed water/waste water from food and related industries |
3 y |
30.97 |
DBT |
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4. |
Exploitation of microbial resources for nutrients management and plant growth promotion of medicinal plants |
3 y |
22.00 |
NMPB |
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5. |
Biofertigation Technology for sugarcane |
3 y |
32.00 |
MoWR |
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6. |
Formulation of liquid biofertilizers for sustainable sugarcane production and soil fertility status |
3 y |
12.00 |
CESS fund |
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7. |
Development of test kit to detect the microbial contaminants in medicinal processing industries |
3 y |
25.00 |
Biotropics, Malaysia |
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8. |
Mycorrhiza-induced heavy metal tolerance in host plants on chromium contaminated soils |
3 y |
41.21 |
DST-DFG
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