Research Projects 

List of on going projects  

 Sl. No

Title

PI & Co PIs

Duration

1

“Breeding Ashwagandha for higher yield and quality” PI: Dr. P. Manivel
Co-PI: Dr. G. Sridhar
2007-12

2

“Characterization and documentation of Tinospora (Tinospora cordifolia (Willd.) Hook f. & Thoms. ) germplasm’ PI:  Dr. Geetha K.A.
Co-PIs: 

Dr. Sanghamitra Samantaray
Mr. Saravanan Raju

Mr. N.A. Gajbhiye
2006-10

3

“Characterization of Guggal (Commiphora wightii (Arnott) Bhandari: Analysis through morphological, biochemical and molecular markers” PI: Dr. Sanghamitra Samantaray
Co-PIs:
Dr. Geetha K.A,  
Mr. Narendra Gajbhiye
2004-09

4

“Standardization of in vitro techniques for mass multiplication of Plantago ovata Forsk.: strategies of selection for dihaploids and mutation study” PI: Dr. Sanghamitra Samantaray 2006-08

5

“Physiological and biochemical studies in relation to mucilage synthesis in Plantago ovata Forsk. and development of good agricultural practices in Plantago psyllium L.” PI: Dr. Manish Das 2006-11

6

“Studies on seed physiology and minimum seed standards in selected medicinal and aromatic plants.” PI: Dr. Manish Das 2006-09

7

“Physiological and biochemical studies on Aloe (Aloe barbadensis Linn.) and Senna (Cassia angustifolia) secondary metabolism.” PI: Mr. Saravnan, R. 2006-09

8

“Studies on gum tapping of guggal through biotic and abiotic inducers.” PI : K. Mandal
Co PIs:
Dr.  G. Sridhar

Mr.
N. A. Gajbhiye
2005-08

9

“Method and practices for guggal cultivation.” PI : Dr. G. Sridhar 2007-10

10

“Survey, Collection and Cataloguing of entomo-fauna associated with mandated medicinal and aromatic plants.” PI : Dr. Vipin Chaudhary 2007-10

11

“Standardization of the method(s) of vegetative propagation for quality propagule production in Asoka (Saraca asoka) and Terminalia chebula.”  

PI: Mrs. G.R. Smitha

2008-11  

12 “Phytochemical investigations of Aloe species.” PI : Mr. N. A. Gajbhiye 2007-08
13 “Institute Management Information System.” PI: Mr. N. Srinivasa Rao 2007-10

                                                      List of completed projects  

Sl No. Project Title

P. I.

Duration

1

Development of suitable production technologies for Isabgol (Plantago ovata) and safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) under semi-arid-agro-ecosystem of Gujarat Dr. Ram Chandra Sr. S. (Horticulture) 1999-04

2

Organic mulching, Integrated Nutrient Management and testing of bio-dynamic/organic preparations Dr. Ram Chandra Sr. S. (Horticulture) 2004-07

3

Medicinal and aromatic plants reference information system Mr. N. Srinivasa Rao, Scientist SS 2001-03

4

Nitrogen management in isbgol (Plantagor ovata) Dr. O.P. Aishwath, Scientist SS (Soil Sci.) 2002-05

5

Studies on seed development, germination and breaking of dormancy in safed musli (Chlorophytum borivilianum) and guggal (Commiphora wighti) Mr. Saravnan Raju, Scientist Plant physiology) 2000-03

6

Standardization of quality parameters of Aloe (Aloe barbadensis) Mr. N.A. Gajbhiye, Scientist (Org. Chemistry) 2002-05

7

Diseases of medicinal plants and their management Dr. Kunal Mandal Sientist SS (Plant pathology) 2001-04

8

Collection, conservation, characterization and documentation of some medicinal plants Dr. Geetha, K.A. Sr. Scientsit (Genetics) 1999-05

9

Traders information system in medicinal and aromatic plants Mr. N. Srinivasa Rao, Scientist SS 2002-06

10

Digital photo library of medicinal and aromatic plants Mr. N. Srinivasa Rao, Scientist SS 2004-06

11

Optimization of macro-nutrient requirement and salinity stress for Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) Dr. O.P. Aishwath, Scientist SS (Soil Sci.) 1999-03

12

Influence of organic farming and crop geometry in Senna (Cassia angustifolia) and development of techniques for fast multiplication of guggal (Commiphor wightii) Dr. Dinesh Kumar Sr. Scientist (Hort.) 1999-04

13

Development of suitable production technologies for lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) and palmarosa (Cymbogogon martini) under semiarid-ecosystem of Gujarat Dr. Dinesh Kumar Sr. Scientist (Hort.) 1999-05

 

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