Research

Redgram

    • Evaluation of redgram genotypes under All India Co-ordinated Pulses Improvement Project and identification and of elite lines with high yield potential.

    • Development of new redgram hybrids, hybrid seed production and breeder seed production of parental seeds of COPH 2.

    • Maintenance of redgram germplasm

    • Development of medium duration redgram varieties with tolerance to pod borer through recombination and mutagenesis.

Greengram and Blackgram

    • Development and evaluation of Greengram varieties suitable for irrigated situation with resistance to YMV and leaf crinkle disease.

    • Development and evaluation of blackgram varieties suitable for irrigated situation with resistance to YMV and leaf crinkle disease.

    • Standardization of regeneration techniques in blackgram, greengram, redgram and soybean.

Soybean

    • Maintenance and evaluation of germplasm in soybean.

    • Evolution of high yielding varieties of soybean suitable for irrigated conditions.

Bengalgram

    • Evaluation and evolution of bold bengalgram kabuli / desi varieties superior than CO 4.

Minor pulses

    • Collection and evaluation of non-traditional pulse crops (Rice bean, Moth bean, Sword bean, Winged bean, Lima bean and Pillipesara) for their adaptability.

    • Collection and Maintenance of Germplasm lines and evolution of photoinsensitive varieties in Mochai and Avarai.

    • Evolution of high yielding cowpea varieties and nucleus seed production.

GOI Scheme

Enhancing Yield and Stability of pigeonpea through Heterosis Breeding – under (ISOPOM, Govt. of India) (PI: Dr. N. Nadarajan, TNAU; COPI: Dr. T. Kalaimagal, TNAU)