Government of India (DST/DBT)
LIST OF ON-GOING ICAR ADHOC RESEARCH PROJECTS DURING 2006-07:
| Sl No | Project No | Project Title | Date of start and duration |
Location | Scheme Head | Amount (Rs in Lakhs) |
| 1 | DR/GOI (NCPAH) | Use of plastics in Horticulture. | 1984, continuing |
ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore | Dr. R. Krishna Manohar, Assoc. Prof., of Horticult -ure, ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore-65 |
7.74 |
| 2 | DR/GOI -2 |
Comprehensive scheme for studying cost of cultivation of principal crops. |
Jan. 1971 continuing | ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore | Dr. S. Suryaprakash, Prof. of Agri. Economics, GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
86.00 |
| 3 | DR/GOI -8 |
National seed Project. | Mar. 1989 Continuing | ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore | Dr. S.Rajendra Prasad, Special Officer(Seeds), NSP, GKVK, Bangalore |
4.86 Annually |
| 4 | DR/GOI-10 | Super elite and elite sunflower seed production project. |
Dec. 1976 continuing | ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore | Mr.D.P.Jagannath, Associate Professor, Super Elite Sunflower Production Scheme, ZARS GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
32.90 Annually |
| 5 | DR/GOI-39 | Development of medicinal and aromatic plants. |
Apr. 1994 Continuing |
AZARS, GKVK, Bangalore | Dr. M.Vasundhara, Prof. of Horticulture, GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
31.68 Annually |
| DR/GOI-39a | Standardization of agro techniques for jasmine cv. Udupi. |
1998 continuing |
RRS, Brahmavara. | Mr.G.B.Jagadish, Assoc. Prof., ZARS, Brahmavara-576 213. |
0.12 Annually | |
| DR/GOI-39b | Collection and evaluation of different species of jasmine in hill zone. | 1998 continuing |
RRS, Mudigere. | Mr. G.K. Seetharam, Asst. Professor, ZARS, Mudigere. |
0.12 Annually | |
| 6 | DR/GOI-44 | Centrally sponsored scheme integrated programme for the development of spices. | June 1994 Continuing | ZARS, GKVK Bangalore-65. | Dr. M.Vasundhara,Prof. of Horticulture, GKVK, Bangalore-65. | 3.25 annually |
| 7 | DR/GOI-67 | Experimental agromet advisory services. | April 1996 continuing | ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore | Dr. M.B. Rajegowda, Agrometeorologist, AICRP on Agro-meteorology, ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
1.48 annually |
| 8 | DR/GOI-119 | Collection, evaluation & Development of agro-techniques in makoy (Solanum nigrum Linn). (Extension upto March 2006) | Apr. 2002 3 Years | ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore | Dr. B.S. Sreeramu, Prof., of Horticulture, GKVK, Bangalore |
15.00 |
| 9 | DR/GOI-124 DBT | Butterfly park A center for research education and rural livelihood using butterfly resources | Apr. 2003 3 years | ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore. | DDr. K. Chandrashekar, Assoc. Prof.(Ent.), AICRP on Chickpea, GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
73.71 |
| 10 | DR/GOI-126 CSIR, New Delhi |
GEstimation of genetic diversity in Terminalia chebula, RETZ, utilizing AFLP and micro satellites. . | Feb. 2003 3 years | ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore. | Dr.P.Narayanaswamy, Prof. of Horticulture, GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
12.00 |
| 11 | DR/GOI-127 DBT |
Genetic evaluation and enrichment of Dysoxylum malabaricum bed, a critically endangered and economically important trees species of western.Extension upto February 2007) | Apr. 2003 3 years | ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore. | Dr. R. Umashaanker, Prof. of Crop Physiology, GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
25.80 |
| 12 | DR/GOI-133 DAE |
Radio-immunossary to direct and quantitative pesticides in the environment. | July 2003 3 years | ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore | Dr. V.R. Shashidhar, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Crop Phy., GKVK. |
9.49 |
| 13 | DR/GOI-135 ISRO |
Precision agriculture using satellite remote sensing technology. | July 2003 3 years | ZARS, VC Farm, Mandya | Dr.H.C.Prakash,Professor & Head, Dept. of SS&AC, AC, Shimoga |
4.00 |
| 14 | DR/GOI-137 DST | Significance of high water use efficiency (WUE) types associated with high mesophyll capacity (gm) Relevance of ci/gs as an estimate of mesophyll capacity. | Aug. 2003 3 years | ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore | Dr. M.S. Sheshashayee, Asst. Prof. of Crop Physiology, GKVK, Bangalore-65. | 14.74 |
| 15 | DR/GOI-138 MEF | Effect of arbuscular mycorrhiza and beneficial bacterial on bamboo. | Sept. 2003 3 years. | ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore. | Dr. C.K. Suresh, Assoc. Prof., of Biotechnology, GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
8.76 |
| 16 | DR/GOI-139 | Significance of organically grown mulberry on bio-chemical and reproductive biology of silk worm Seed Cocoons. | July 2003 3 years | ZARS, GKVK |
Dr.T.K. Narayanaswamy Associate Professor Dept. of Sericulture, GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
11.26 |
| 17 | DR/GOI-141 DST | Evaluation and characterization of proteinase inhibitors from L. leucocephala and C. hirsutus. | Oct. 2003 3 years. | ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore. | Dr. D. Theerthaprasad, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Biotechnology, GKVK |
16.96 |
| 18 | DR/GOI-144 DST | Economic impact of AAS of NCMRWF. | Dec. 2003 3 years | GKVK | Dr. M.B. Rajegowda, Agrometeorologist, AICRP on Agro-meteorology,Bangalore-65 | 1.90 |
| 19 | DR/GOI-145 | Post transcriptional silencing approach to understand the functional relevance Cer-1 and Cer-6 genes in regulating leaf temperature and water use efficiency. | Dec. 2003 3 years | GKVK | Dr. Nataraja Karaba Asst. Professor Dept. of Crop Physiology, GKVK, Bangalore-65. | 2.66 |
| 20 | DR/GOI-146 DBT | Field demonstration, Molecular characterization and commercialization of effective in the indigenous isolates of micorrhizal bio-agent Glomus asciculatum in the Integrated Management of Root knot on Tomato and Burrowing Nematode on Banana.. | Dec. 2003 3 years | GKVK | Dr. N.G.Ravichandra, Assistant Professor, AICRP on Nematololgy, Dept. of Plant Pathology, GKVK, Bangalore. |
20.15 |
| 21 | DR/GOI-150 DBT | Development and Demonstration of Value Added Vermicompost Unit for Farm women through Bio-techniques in Southern parts of Karnataka. | April 2004 3 years | GKVK | Dr. D. Radhakrishna Professor & Head, Dept. of Ag. Microbiology, GKVK, Bangalore-65 |
12.29 |
| 22 | DR/GOI-151 DBT | Cloning and Characterization of Epicutipular Wax synthesizing genes from Mulberry-A potential option to reduce transportation and post-harvest water loss. | April 2004 3 years | GKVK | Dr. N. Nataraja Karaba Asst. Professor of Crop Physiology, GKVK, Bangalore-65 |
19.13 |
| 23 | DR/GOI-153 DBT | Training for transfer of appropriate technologies for entrepreneurial cultivation of mushroom for income generation. | April 2004 3 years | GKVK/ Kandli | Dr. Sunanda Sharan Professor of Food Science & Nutrition, GKVK, Bangalore. |
14.34 |
| 24 | DR/GOI-154 DBT | TIdentification of QTLS for water use efficiency and root triats to improve moisture stress tolerance in Mulberry (Morus alba) through maker assessed selection. | April 2004 5 years | GKVK | Dr. M. Udayakumar,Professor (Rtd.) Dept. of Crop Physiology, GKVK, Bangalore-65 | 48.58 |
| 25 | DR/GOI-155 DBT | Identification of plants for insecticidal chemicals using ecological principles and exploration of new plant species for bio-pesticides. | April 2004 3 years | GKVK | Dr. A.R.V. Kumar Associate Professor, AICRP on White Grubs, Dept. of Entomology, GKVK, Bangalore |
17.26 |
| 26 | DR/GOI-158 | Evaluation of special component plan for SC Agriculture and Horticulture components implemented during IX plan period in Karnataka. | April 2004 2 years | GKVK | Dr. H. Chandrashekar Professor, PPMC, GKVK, Bangalore | 1.35 |
| 27 | DR/GOI-158 | Introduction, popularization and commercial production of cashew in non-traditional southern dry region of Karnataka. | May 2004 3 years | GKVK | Dr.D.P.Kumar, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Horticulture, GKVK |
6.85 |
| 28 | DR/GOI-160 BRNS | Characterization and evaluation of Chitin binding hevein like anti-fungal proteins.. | July 20043 years | GKVK | Dr.D.Theertha Prasad, Prof. & Head, Dept. of Biotechnology, GKVK. |
17.49 |
| 29 | DR/GOI-161DBT | Establishment of transgenic green house facility. | July 2004 3 years | GKVK | Dr.T.K.Siddarame Gowda, DI(PGS), GKVK | 41.00 |
| 30 | DR/GOI-162DST | Screening for zinc efficient genotypes of finger millets and probing the molecular aspect of inefficient types. | Jan. 2004 3 years | GKVK | Dr.A.G.Shankar, Prof., Dept. of Crop Physiology, GKVK. |
18.62 |
| 31 | DR/GOI-163 DST | Enhancing rural livelihoods through limiting ecological costs associated with NTFP use and commercialization. | Aug. 2004 3 years | GKVK | Dr.Uma Shaanker, Prof. of Crop Physiology, GKVK. . |
3.96 |
| 32 | DR/GOI-165 | Demonstration of fresh water prawn farming technology for rural development in Karnataka | Oct. 2004 3 years | Hebbal | Dr.C.Vasudevappa, Fisheries Research Officer, Inland Fisheries Unit, MRS, Hebbal. |
20.26 |
| 33 | DR/GOI-166 DBT | Identification and molecular characterization of high yielding lines and populations of nothapodytes limmouiana and other phyto-genetically related species camptothecin an anti-tumour alkaloid in the Western ghats, India.. | Nov. 2004 3 years | GKVK | Dr.R.Uma.Shaanker, Prof. of Crop Physiology, GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
23.63 |
| 34 | DR/GOI-167NMPB | Large scale propagation of commercially important medicinal plants. | Nov. 2004 3 Years | GKVK | Dr.M.Vasundhara, Prof. of Horticulture, GKVK. | 20.00 |
| 35 | DR/GOI-169DST | Mapping and quantitative assessment of geographic distribution and the population status of plant resources of Western ghats. | Nov. 2004 3 years | GKVK | Dr. K.N. Ganeshaiah, Sr. Scientists, AICRP on Chickpea, GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
45.56 |
| 36 | DR/GOI-170 | Elite nursery and plantation and Tree borne oil seeds garden. | Feb. 2005 One year | GKVK | Dr.K.T.Prasanna, Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, GKVK | 4.44 |
| 37 | DR/GOI-171 | Utilization Coffee processing wastes in agriculture and its environmental impact. | Jan. 20053 years | GKVK | Dr.S.Bhaskar, Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Agronomy, AC, GKVK |
18.97 |
| 38 | DR/GOI-172 | Training for tEstimation of extent of discrepancies in reporting area under tree crops in private lands | Jan. 2005 2 years | GKVK | DDr.H.Chandrashekar, Prof. (Stat.), PPMC Unit, VC’s Office, GKVK |
2.08 |
| 39 | DR/GOI-173 | Development of SSR markers and genetic linkage map of finger millet and evaluation of mapping population for blast and drought at target locations (hot spots). | April 2004 3 years | GKVK | Dr.M.Udayakumar, Prof. (Rtd.) of Crop Physiology, GKVK | 29.10 |
| DR/GOI-173 | Development and applications of biotechnological tools for millet improvement (Millets). | April 2004 3 years | GKVK | Dr.K.T.Krishnegowda, Coordinator, Millet Project, PC Unit, GKVK. | 4.50 | |
| DR/GOI-173 | Development and applications of biotechnological tools for millet improvement (GPB). | April 2004 3 years | GKVK | Dr. Shailaja Hittalamani, Prof. of GPB, GKVK, Bangalore-65. | 15.85 | |
| 40 | DR/GOI-174 | Identification and molecular characterization of high yielding lines and populations of Nothapodytes nimoniama and other physiologically related species for camptot heein, an anti-tumor in the Western Ghats. | April 2004 3 years | GKVK | Dr.Uma Shaanker, Prof. of Crop Physiology, GKVK. | 25.98 |
| 41 | DR/GOI-175 | Development of infrastructure for organizing Diploma training in food processing. | Nov. 2004 One year | GKVK | Dr.V.Chikkasubbanna, Prof. of Horticulture, GKVK. | 47.99 |
| 42 | DR/GOI-176 | Establishment of bio-resource complex at Tubgere Hobli, Bangalore Rural District. | April 2005 5 years | GKVK | Dr.M.N.Sheelavantar, Vice-Chancellor, Bangalore. | 436.73 |
| 43 | DR/GOI-177 | QTL mapping for root morphology, database to integrate molecular and classical data on Sorghum. | May 2005 3 years | GKVK | Dr.H.E.Shashidhar, Prof. & Head, Dept. of GPB, Ag. College,GKVK. | 29.51 |
| 44 | DR/GOI-178 | An integrated centre for utilization and conservation of bio-resource of the western ghats : A model program for molecular characterization utilization and conservation of plant and insect resources. | May 2005 3 years | GKVK | DDr.R.Umashaanker, Prof. of Crop Physiology, GKVK. | 135.90 |
| 45 | DR/GOI-179 | Immunization of mice and dogs with the Rabies Glycoprotein produced in transgenic crops. | May 2005 3 years | GKVK | Dr.P.H.Ramanjini Gowda, Prof. of Biotechnology, Agril. College, GKVK |
13.77 |
| 46 | DR/GOI-180 (CCRT) | New approaches for the management of the Coffee white stem borer Xylotrechus quatdripcs (Coleoptera : Cermlycidae). | May 2005 3 years | ZARS, Mudigere | Dr.V.V.Belavadi, ADR ZARS, Mudigere |
12.70 |
| 47 | DR/GOI-181 (A) | Experimental Agromet Advisory Services, ZARS, Hiriyur.. | June 2005 3 years | ZARS, Hiriyur | Dr.B.K.Ramachandrappa ADR, ZARS, Hiriyur. | 1.00 |
| DR/GOI-181 (B) | Experimental Agromet Advisory Services, ZARS, Navile. | June 2005 3 years | ZARS, Navile |
Dr.H.K.Veeranna,Farm Manager & Nodal Officer, ZARS, Navile |
1.00 | |
| DR/GOI-181 (C) | Experimental Agromet Advisory Services, ZARS, Brahmavar | June 2005 3 years | ZARS, Brahmavar | Dr.M.Hanumanthappa Sr. Farm Superintendent & Nodal Officer, ZARS, Brahmavara | 1.00 | |
| 48 | DR/GOI-182 | Optimization of number of wasps cubering the syconium : evolutionary drivers and regulatory mechanisms. | June 2005 3 years | GKVK | Dr.K.N.Ganeshaiah, Sr.Scientist, AICRP on Chickpea, ZARS, GKVK. | 7.75 |
| 49 | DR/GOI-183 | Setting up ic Model organic farm at GKVK, Bangalore. | July 2005 3 years | GKVK | Dr.K.N.Ganeshaiah, Sr.Scientist, AICRP on Chickpea, ZARS, GKVK. | 7.75 |
| 50 | DR/GOI-184 | Identification and characterization of transportation factors associated with desiccation response of plants. | July 2005 3 years | GKVK | Dr.M.Udayakumar, Prof. (Rtd.) of Crop Physiology, GKVK. | 31.84 |
| 51 | DR/GOI-185 | Establishment of Cashew clonal orchards in Shimoga and Davanagere districts of Karnataka. | July 2005 3 Years | Shimoga | Dr.K.S.Seshagiri, Assoc. Prof.(Hort.), ZARS, Navile, Shimoga. | 2.31 |
| 52 | DR/GOI-186 | Molecular, Environmental and nutritional evaluation of Bambara Groundnut for food production in semi arid Africa and India. | Aug. 2005 4 years | GKVK | Dr.M.Udayakumar, Prof. (Rtd.), Dept. of Crop Physiology, GKVK. | 65.00 |
| 53 | DR/GOI-187 Young Scientist | A study on Cinnamom species in Central Western ghats, Karnataka. | Sept. 2005 to 1.4.2006 | GKVK | Dr.C.Haleshi, Research Associate (Botany Unit), Dept. of F&ES, GKVK. | 9.42 |
| 54 | DR/GOI-188 | TIdentification and characterization of Allelo-chemicals from Bio-agents for management of Parthenium hysterophorus. | Sept. 2005 3 years | Hebbal | Dr.T.V.Ramachandra Prasad, Prof. Agronomy &Dr.R.Devendra, Professor of Crop Physiology, AICRP on Weed Control, Hebbal, Bangalore-24. | 13.00 |
| 55 | DR/GOI-189 | Rapid multiplication of commercially important medicinal plants by in vitro methods. | Oct. 2005 2 years | GKVK | Dr.P.Narayanaswamy, Prof. of Horticulture, GKVK, Bangalore-65. | 8.50 |
| 56 | DR/GOI-190 | Empowerment of SC/ST resource poor rural women through mushroom cultivation: participatory research utilizing abundantly and locally available agricultural wastes. | Oct. 2005 3 years | GKVK | Dr.N.R.Gangadharappa, Professor of Ag. Extension, GKVK, Bangalore-65. | 14.39 |
| 57 | DR/GOI-191 | Establishment of India Bio-resource Information Network (IBIN) | Nov. 2005 3 years | GKVK | Dr.K.N.Ganeshaiah, Sr.Scientist, AICRP on Chickpea, ZARS, GKVK. | 47.85 |
| 58 | DR/GOI-192 | Development of Validation of sequence tagged micro-Satellite markers in Finger millet (Eleusine coracana Geartn L.) | Nov. 2005 3 years | GKVK | Dr. Shailaja Hittalamani, Prof. of GPB, GKVK, Bangalore-65. | 19.94 |
| 59 | DR/GOI-193 | Study of carbon dynamics in natural forest of Kodagu district | Dec 2005 3 years | GKVK | Dr.A.S.Devakumar, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Wild life & Forest Biology, College of Forestry, Ponnampet. |
14.66 |
| 60 | DR/GOI-194 | Marker assisted selection for enrichment and enhanced bio-availability of iron and zinc in Indian white rice varieties. | Jan. 2006 5 years | GKVK | Dr.H.E.Shashidar,Prof. & Head, Dept. of GPB, GKVK, Bangalore. |
51.70 |
| 61 | DR/GOI-195 DBT | programme support to develop drought tolerant crop varieties by biotechnological approaches | Jan. 2006 5 years | GKVK | Dr.M.Udayakumar, Prof. (Rtd.), Dept. of Crop Physiology, GKVK. | 357.72 |
| 62 | DR/GOI-196 | Improving the rust resistance in wheat suitable for marginal rainfed and semi-arid zone of central and peninsular India through molecular markers. | Feb. 2006 3 years | GKVK | Dr.M.Udayakumar, Prof. (Rtd.), Dept. of Crop Physiology, GKVK. | 12.45 |
| 63 | DR/GOI-197 | Implementation of seed village scheme | Feb. 2006 One year | GKVK | Dr. S. Rajendra Prasad, Special Officer, NSP, GKVK, Bangalore | 4.01 |
| 64 | DR/GOI-198 | Strengthening plant tissue culture lab for large scale production of important agri-horticulture plant/seed material | April 2006 2 years | GKVK | Dr.B.N.Sathyanarayana, Prof. of Hort., GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
32.60 |
| 65 | DR/GOI-199 | Marker assisted allele mining, tagging and mapping of plant available silicon for maximizing rice productivity | April 2006 3 years | GKVK | Dr.N.B.Prakash,Assoc. Prof. of SS&AC., GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
25.50 |
| 66 | DR/GOI-200 | Diversified utilization of harvested farm pond water to augment in the water productivity in rainfed alfisols of eastern dry zone in Karnataka | May 2006 3 years | GKVK | Dr.R.Uma ShaankerProf. of Crop Phy., GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
8.20 |
| 67 | DR/GOI-201 | Quantitative assessment of status of endemic, rare, endangered and threatened plants (ERETs) developing a protocol using Niche Modeling | May 2006 3 years | GKVK | Dr.R.Uma Shaanker Prof. of Crop Phy., GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
8.20 |
| 68 | DR/GOI-202 | Standardization of agro-techniques in Stevia | May 2006 3 years | GKVK | Dr.M.Chandregowda, Assoc. Prof. of Hort., GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
6.50 |
| 69 | DR/GOI-203 | Processing and value addition of soybean for employment generation as a cottage industry | May 2006 3 years | GKVK | Dr.M.Chandregowda, Assoc. Prof. of Hort., GKVK, Bangalore-65. |
6.50 |
| 70 | DR/GOI-204 | Role contribution of irrigation to rural non-farm activity – A case study of Cauvery Command Area | July 2006 2 years | GKVK | Dr.M.Gopinath Rao, Prof. of Agril. Stats., GKVK, Bangalore. |
3.99 |
| 71 | DR/GOI-205 | Assessment of genetic variability of tamarind by using morphological traits and molecular markers (Consequent on the selection of the PI to this Univ., the project was transferred accordingly from Aug. 2004 to June 2006 - UAS, Dharwad) | July 2006 Aug. 2007 | ZARS, Mudigere. | Dr.S.Gangaprasad, Breeder, AICRP on Spices, ZARS, Mudigere. |
6.10 |
| 72 | DR/GOI-206 | A. Development of model organic farm | Aug. 2006 One year | ARS, Chintamani | Mr.Narasimha Reddy,Sr.Farm Superintendent,ARS, Chintamani. | 4.00 |
| B. Development of model organic farm | Aug. 2006 One year | ARS, Balajigapade | Mr.Jayarama Reddy, Sr.Farm Superintendent, ARS, Balajigapade. |
4.00 | ||
| C. Development of model organic farm | Aug. 2006 One year | ZARS, Hiriyur | Mr.K.T.Rajendraprasad, Sr.Farm Superintendent, ZARS, Hiriyur. |
4.00 | ||
| D. Development of model organic farm | Aug. 2006 One year | ZARS, Navil | Mr.S.Shankar, Assoc. Prof. (Hort.), ZARS, Navile, Shimoga. | 4.00 | ||
| 73 | DR/GOI-207 | Development of Elite Planting Material and Model Plantation | Aug. 2006 3 years | GKVK | Dr.K.T.Prasanna, Associate Professor, Dept. of F&ES, GKVK. | 12.50 I Yr. |
| 74 | DR/GOI-208 | Aerobic rice-water saving method for Southern Dry Zone of Karnataka | Dec. 2006 3 years | GKVK | Dr.K.Murali, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Agronomy, GKVK. | 16.30 |
