Dr. Manivannan N
Professor (PBG) and Head,
Department of Pulses,
Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics (CPBG),
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University,
Coimbatore-641003
Mobile: +91 98947 95694
Email: nm68@tnau.ac.in
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Varieties released (24)
Blackgram (7): Vamban 3, VBN(Bg) 4, VBN(Bg) 5, VBN 9, VBN 10, VBN 11, VBN 12
Greengram (5) : VBN(Gg) 2, VBN 4, VBN 5, VBN 6, VBN 7
Cowpea (2): VBN 3, VBN 4
Groundnut (6): COGn 4, COGn 5, TMV(Gn) 13, CO 6, CO 7, CO 8
Sunflower (4): CO(SFV) 5, CO 2 (hybrid), COH 3 (hybrid), COH 4 (hybrid)
Education
PDF (2007) Texas A & M University, USA
PDF (2004) New Mexico State University, USA
Ph.D. (1999) Annamalai University
M.Sc.(Ag) (1991) Annamalai University
B.Sc.(Ag) (1989) Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Achievements
Identification of QTLs for MYMV, ULCV, Powdery mildew, and bruchid resistance in blackgram.
Identification of QTLs for LLS resistance in groundnut and powdery mildew disease resistance in sunflower.
Successful introgression of MYMV disease and bruchid pest resistance in blackgram.
Successful introgression of high oleic acid content and LLS and rust disease resistance in groundnut.
Teaching
GPB 503 : Fundamentals of Quantitative genetics (1+2)
GPB 602 : Advances in Biometrical Genetics (1+1)
Students guided:
M.Sc.(Ag): 16
Ph.D. : 5 (As guide) + 5 (as co-guide)
Externally funded projects
Development of high oleic Spanish bunch groundnut variety through marker assisted backcross; PI; Agency: DST-SERB; Location:CPBG,Coimbatore; Period: 30.12.2020-29.03.2024; Budget: Rs.37.18 Lakhs
Integrated MAS to develop groundnut varieties for resistance to foliar fungal diseases rust and late leaf spot, PI, Agency:DBT; Location: Dept. of Oilseeds, Coimbatore; Period:19.01.2013-18.01.2018; Budget: Rs.64.01 Lakhs
Identification of quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for drought tolerance in groundnut; PI; Agency: UGC; Location: Dept. of Oilseeds, Coimbatore; Period: 01.02.2011-30.01.2014; Budget: Rs.8.41 Lakhs
Functional Marker Based Introgression of Wide Compatible Gene into Elite Hybrid Rice Parental Lines of Tamil Nadu;Co-PI;Agency:DST-SERB; Location: TNAU, Coimbatore, Period: 27.06.2023-26.06.2026; Budget: Rs.30.47 Lakhs
Marker assisted backcross breeding for the improvement of dry root rot disease resistance in the popular sesame varieties TMV 3 and TKG 22; Co-PI; Agency: DST-SERB; Location:RRS, Vridhachalam; Period: 29.12.2021-28.12.2024; Budget: Rs. 33.21 Lakhs.
Redesigning of healthy fatty acid profile in sunflower by developing high oleic inbreds through MABC approach; CO-PI; Agency: DST-SERB; Location: Dept. of Oilseeds, Coimbatore; Period: 15.12.2021-14.12.2024; Budget: Rs. 23.87 Lakhs.
Development of high oleic hybrid through marker assisted backcross approach in sunflower; Co-PI; Agency: DBT; Location: Dept. of Oilseeds, Coimbatore; Period: 07.07.2017-06.07.2020; Budget: Rs. 26.10 Lakhs.
Identification of molecular markers linked to high oleic content and development of high oleic CMS line in Sunflower;Co-PI; Agency: DBT; Location: Dept. of Oilseeds, Coimbatore; Period: 01/01/2014-31/12/2017; Budget: Rs.20.14 Lakhs.
Development and promotion of promising varieties / lines with high yield and high oil content with enhanced O /L ratio for enhancing production and quality of groundnut oil in drought prone environments to boost the income of small and marginal groundnut farmers in India, CO-PI, Agency: GOI-ICRISAT; Location: Dept. of Oilseeds, Coimbatore; Period: 01.04.2011-31.12.2015; Budget: Rs. 49.50 Lakhs.
Improving the livelihoods of smallholders in drought-prone areas of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia through enhanced grain legume production and productivity,Co-PI, Agency: BMGF-ICRISAT; Location: Dept. of Oilseeds, Coimbatore; Period: 01.04.2011-31.08.2014; Budjet: Rs.33.40 Lakhs.
Development of mono stem/ shy branching sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) through Induced Mutagenesis,CO-PI, Agency: BRNS; Location: ORS, Tindivanam; Period: 01.04.2011-31.03.2014; Budget: Rs.7.79 Lakhs.
JATROPT – Jatropha curcas: Applied and Technological Research in Plant Traits;CO-PI; Agency: European Union; Location: Dept. of Oilseeds, Coimbatore; Period: 01.01.2010-31.12.2013; Budget: Rs.50.96 Lakhs.
Enhancing groundnut productivity and production in drought – prone area of sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia;CO-PI; Agency:ICRISAT; Location:Dept. of Oilseeds, Coimbatore; Period: 01.04.2007-31.03.2010; Budget: Rs.54.23 Lakhs
Niche area of excellence: Improvement and popularization of biofuels;CO-PI; Agency:ICAR; Location:TNAU, Coimbatore; Period: 01.04.2006-31.03.2007; Lakhs: Rs.149.00 Lakhs.
Special Skill
Developed and maintained "TNAUSTAT statistical package" for plant breeding designs as open access website (https://sites.google.com/site/tnaustat/)
Current Research Area
Marker Assisted Breeding in Blackgram for ULCD and bruchid resistance
Breeding for salinity tolerance in Blackgram
Professional service
Editor for Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding (2009-10, 2010-11, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15).
Editor for Journal of Oilseeds Research (2016-17, 2017-18)
Reviewer for journals: Plant Molecular Biology Reporter, Journal of Crop Improvement, Frontiers in Plant Science, Genetic Resourcs and Crop Evolution, Industrial Crops and Products, PLOS one, Scientific Reports, Theoretical and Applied Genetics, etc.
Publications (as on 30.03.2025)
NAAS score above 6: 84
Others: 274
Books: 4
H index (as on 23.10.2025)
Google Scholar: 34
Scopus: 14
Web of Science: 13
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