ICAR Adhocs

LIST OF ON-GOING GOVERNMENT OF INDIA FUNDED ADHOC PROJECTS DURING 2006-07:
Sl No Project No Project Title Date of start
and duration
Location Scheme Head Amount
(Rs in
Lakhs)
1 DR/Adhoc-183 Interactive effects of organic manures, soil moisture regimes & tillage practices with soil solarization for weed control in alfisols. Aug. 2002 3 Years.(Extn.March`06) ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore Dr.H.V.Nanjappa,Prof. & Head, Dept.of Agronomy,Agriculture College, GKVK, Bangalore-65. 12.26
2 DR/Adhoc -185 Development of physiologically superior genotypes of groundnut with higher water use efficiency - selection based on carbon and oxygen isotype(13C & 18O) ratios. Oct. 2002 3 years. ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore Dr. A.G. Shankar, Prof. of Crop Physiology, GKVK, Bangalore-65 9.58
3 DR/Adhoc-188 Development of microbial based bio-sensory for assessment of heavy metal toxicity in soil, water, plant and organic wastes. Dec. 2002 3 years. ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore Dr. A.N. Balakrishna, Assoc. Prof., Dept. of Agril. Microbiology, GKVK, Bangalore-65. 11.96
4 DR/ Adhoc-190 Monitoring methods of identification of b-biotype Bemisia tabaci virus transmission characteristics spread of tomato leaf curl virus & management May 2003 3 Years. ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore Dr. K.T.Rangaswamy, Professor of Plant Pathology, GKVK, Bangalore-65. 22.14
5 DR/ Adhoc-192 (Coll.) Forewarning tea mosquito bug Helopeltis antonii sign (Miridae : Hemiptera) in Cashew. Sept. 2003 3 years ARS, Chintamani. Dr. N.Vijaya Mohan Reddy, Entomologist, AICRP on Cashew, ARS, Chintamani. 8.00
6 DR/Adhoc-193 Large scale demonstration of parthenium through integrated management approach. Jan. 2004 3 years Hebbal Dr. T.V.R. Prasad, Professor of Agronomy, AICRP on Weed Control, Hebbal, Bangalore-24. 7.00
7 DR/Adhoc-196 Evaluation of Chilli Based Cropping System for Substituting FCV Tobacco in STZ of Karnataka. Apr.2004 3 years ZARS, Navile Dr. T. Seshadri, Professor of Agronomy , Agril. College, GKVK, Bagalore-65. 8.70
8 DR/Adhoc-198 Synthesis and evaluation of new pollen substitutes and supplements for their role in improving productivity Apis cerana colonies. Aug.2004 3 years ZARS, GKVK Dr.N.S.Bhat, Assoc. Prof. & Head, Department of Apiculture, Agril. College, GKVK, Bangalore. 17.90
9 DR/Adhoc-199 Mutagenesis for isolates of more efficient plant types for enhancing harvest index and productivity in Niger (Guizotia abyssinica). Sept. 2004 3 years GKVK Dr.E.Gangappa, Associate Professor, Department of GPB, Agril. College, GKVK, Bangalore. 11.19
10 DR/Adhoc-200 Molecular approaches for establish-ment of the role weed hosts with particular reference to parthenium in the spread / epidemic of tobacco streak virus in Sunflower & G.nut. Aug. 2005 3 years GKVK Dr. Nagaraju, Professor of Pl. Pathology, GKVK, Bagalore-65. 24.20
11 DR/Adhoc-203 Network project on wilt crops with special reference to cultural morpho-logical molecular characterization & pathogenic variability of isolates in India Dec.2004 3 years GKVK Dr.M.Saifulla, Sr.Scientist (Pathology), AICRP on Pigeonpea, GKVK, Bangalore-65. 12.35
12 DR/Adhoc-204 Genetical and physiological approaches to develop high water use efficient genotypes of Greengram selection based on carbon and oxygen isotope (13C and 18O ratios). Dec.2004 3 years GKVK Dr.D.L.Savithramma Professor of GPB,Ag. College, GKVK,Bangalore-65. 22.19
13 DR/Adhoc-205 Enhancing phosphorus uptake in Pigeonpea (Cajanus cajan Millsp L) under P deficient condition.A transgenic approach involving gene encoding high affinity phosphate and citrate synthase. Dec.2004 3 years (15.5.2008) GKVK Dr.I.S.Aftab Hussain, Professor, AICRP on Pigeon pea, GKVK, Bangalore-65. 16.24
14 DR/Adhoc-206 Identifying high yielding genotypes of sesame with short duration for the Eastern Dry Zone of Karnataka through participatory Plant Breeding. Feb.2005 3 years GKVK Dr. M.A. Shankar, Chief Scientist, DLAP, ZARS, GKVK, Bangalore-65. 15.97
15 DR/Adhoc-207 Micro-nutrient management of enhancing the productivity of Finger millet-Pulse-Oil seed based productions system for alfisols of Karnataka. Feb.20053 years GKVK Dr. M.A.Shankar, Chief Scientist, DLAP, GKVK, Bangalore-65. 32.16
16 DR/Adhoc-208 Strengthening and evaluation of on-farm and farming system models in relation of farm productivity, soil health, economic sustainability and employment generation in Southern Dry Zone of Karnataka. Feb.2005 3 years GKVK Dr. M.A.Shankar, Chief Scientist, DLAP, GKVK, Bangalore-65. 16.58
17 DR/Adhoc-209 Studies on fertigation in Tomato and Green chillies. Feb.2005 3 years GKVK Dr.B.K.Ramachandrappa, ADR, ZARS, Hiriyur. 19.40
18 DR/Adhoc-210 Economic Impact of integrated pest management technology in Karnataka : An integrated assessment. May 2005 3 years Hebbal Dr.G.N.Nagaraja, Farm Management Specialist, EEU, Hebbal, Bangalore-24. 11.25
19 DR/Adhoc-211 Export potential for fruits and vegetables from India – An Economic analysis. May 2005 to 15.11.2006 GKVK Mr.G.Nanjunde Gowda, Prof. of Ag.Maco., CoA, GKVK. 5.28
20 DR/Adhoc-212 Network Project on Insect Biosystematics. Sept. 2005 2 years GKVK Dr.Viraktamath, Emeritus Scientist of Ag. Entomology &Dr.C.T.Ashok Kumar, Professor & Head, Dept. of Entomology, AC,GKVK. 61.49
21 DR/Adhoc-213 Net Work Project on Gene Pyramiding for Resistance to multiple biotic stress in crops Nov. 2005 3 years Naganahalli Dr. K.T. Pandurangegowda, Coordinator & Pathologist, AICRP on Maize, ARS, Nagenahally-570003. 1.75 I yr
22 DR/Adhoc-214 Integrated center for drought research and management : Genetic engineering for developing crop plants resistant to abiotic stresses. Dec. 2005 to March 2007 GKVK Dr. M. Udayakumar, Professor (Rtd.) Dept. of Crop Physiology, GKVK, Bangalore-65 279.00
23 DR/Adhoc-215 Microbial Diversity and Identification of Western Ghat Forest area Aug. 2006 1 year GKVK Dr. D.Radhakrishna Professor & Head, Dept. of Ag. Microbiology, GKVK, Bangalore. 11.28
24 DR/Adhoc-216 Establishment and Operation of Agro-Processing Complex for Value Addition of Food Crops March 2006 3 years GKVK Dr.B.Ranganna, Professor & Research Engineer, PHT Scheme, GKVK, Bangalore-65. 100.00
25 DR/Adhoc-217 Evaluation of Plan Scheme / Programmes of DARE / ICAR Oct. 2006 3 months GKVK Dr.B.S.Siddaramaiah, HOD, Dept. of Ag. Extension,AC, GKVK, Bangalore-65. 8.16

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