1. Major contributions
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Ayar - Secondary and micronutrient mixture for banana
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Micronutrient solution,
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Nutrient stick
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Development of Pongamia oil soap for the pest management in vegetables
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Developed red ant technology for pest management in cashew
2. Ongoing Projects
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Identification and characterization of novel saline tolerant genetic resources/alleles from Traditional rice varieties of Kerala
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Establishment of a Seed gene bank unit and seed testing lab at CoA, Padannakkad focussing Northern Kerala Districts
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Role of nutrients in the management of viral disease complex in bittergourd and chilli
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Strengthening support for scientific agriculture in North Malabar
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Agri clinic based extension service in North Kerala districts at COA, Padnekkad
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Enhancing, Managing and Upgrading value chain in fruit crops
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Validation of Nutrient Stick- A complete customised fertiliser for peri-urban vegetable cultivation.
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Network project on development and evaluation of organic polymer based lime formulations and soil ameliorants for management of soil acidity and iron toxicity
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Reasearch on pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables
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Reasearch on pesticide residues in fruits and vegetables
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Network project on monitoring pesticide residues in or on vegetables and fruits in Cental and Northern districts of Kerala and obtaining NABL accreditation.
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Monitoring of pesticide residue in or on vegetables and fruits from GAP Clusters/Ecoshops in the Northern district of Kerala
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Potential Impact of Climate Change and Flood on Kerala Soils: Mitigation and Adaptive Strategies AEU 20 and 21
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Potential Impact of Climate Change and Flood on Kerala Soils: Mitigation and Adaptive Strategies AEU 11 and 15
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NHM Project on Model Nursery (Pepper)
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Development of homozygous inbred in coconut
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Hybrid seedlings and dwarf coconut seed production
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Neera and neera based products
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Multifaceted Development in coconut
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Analysis of inflorescence sap of coconut
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Length of growing period- climate based approach
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Quality planting materials – Banana and coconut
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Enhancing productivity of cowpea – mitigating water stress
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Fruit development and planting material – network project
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High temperature stress tolerance in rice
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Integrated management strategies for viral disease complex
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Soil loss estimation and monitoring – network project
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ICAR-Tribal sub plan Scheme
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State Horticulture Mission- Plant Health Clinic