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)