Research

University Research Projects

SORGHUM

• Evaluation of AICSIP trial entries of sorghum and identification of superior cultures/hybrids for Tamil Nadu and to use in breeding programmes.

• Evolution of short duration dual purpose high yielding varieties of sorghum with resistance/tolerance to pests and diseases suited to rainfed/irrigated situations of Tamil nadu.

• Evaluation and utilization of germplasm in sorghum.

• Maintenance and production of nucleus and breeder seeds of varieties and parental lines of hybrids in sorghum

• Developing early maturing superior hybrids for high yield with resistance to shootfly and grain mould in sorghum.

PEARL MILLET

• • Development of inbred restorers with desirable grain quality traits for use in development of hybrids and populations suitable for industrial processing

  • Development of high yielding single crops and top cross hybrids suitable for industrial processing.

  • Maintenance of genetic purity and production of nucleus/ breeder seed production in pearl millet (Pennisetum glacum L.)

  • Collection, maintenance and evaluation of germplasm in pearl millet (Pennisetum glacum L.)

MAIZE

• Evolution of Baby corn composites / hybrids with nutritious value

  • Evaluation of maize varieties/ hybrids from All India Co-ordinated trials for extraction of new inbred lines / population

• Development of single cross hybrids / composites with resistance to downy mildew disease in maize

• Development, evaluation and maintenance of germplasm in maize gene bank”.

• Development of new inbred lines suitable for single cross hybrids in maize