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Wood Properties & Uses
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Evaluation of culm quality before, during and after flowering in bamboo (Bambusa bambos, Dendrocalamus strictus) species.
(2003-2007), PI: Dr. R.V. Rao. |
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Studies on fracture mechanics in solid wood and wood composites using acoustic emissions.
(2003-2007), PI: Dr. S.K. Sharma. |
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Assessment of wood quality of Tectona grandis (teak) clones from Thithimathi (Karnataka) and Andhra Pradesh. (2003-2007), PI: P. Kumar.
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Characterization and identification of imported timbers available in the timber markets and sea ports.
(2004-2007), PI: T.R. Hemavathi. |
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Evaluation of wood quality parameters of plantation grown Eucalyptus citriodora for different end uses.
(2002-2006), PI: Dr. R.V. Rao. |
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Assessment of wood quality of Simarouba glauca for its timber value.
(2003-2006), PI: Dr. S.K. Sharma. |
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Use of sonic and ultrasonic testing techniques to evaluate wood strength of plantation species - A non-destructive test method. (2003-2006), PI: Dr. Y.M. Dubey.
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Assessment of wood quality (Anatomical) of 8-10 year old
Acacia auriculaeformis and Acacia mangium hybrids.
(2002-2005), PI: T.R. Hemavathi. |
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Development and popularization of packing boxes of plantation growth timbers from South India for Horticulture produces.
(2003-2005), PI: Dhyan Singh. |
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Plasticsation of palm and bamboo.
(1999-2004), PI: Dr. S.K. Sharma. |
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Wood Quality parameters for improving planting stock of Bambusa arundinacea, dendrocalamus strictus and Pseudooxytenananthera stocksii.
(1999-2004), PI: Dr. R.V. Rao. |
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Study of anatomical, physical and mechanical properties of plantation grown timber
Acacia mangium, A. auriculaeformis, Tecomella undulata
and Eucalyptus tereticornis clones. (1997-2003), PI: Dr. R.V. Rao. |
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Production of reconstituted wood products/wood composites-laminated veneer lumber (LVL) from different plantation grown timber species and to study their different physical and mechanical properties.
(2000-2003), PI: Dr. S.R. Shukla |
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Relationship of the wood properties of coppice plantation grown
Eucalyptus species. (2000-2003), PI: Dr. S.K. Sharma. |
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Evaluation of physical and mechanical properties of
Acacia hybrids. (EXTERNAL PROJECT). (2001-2003), Dr. R.V. Rao. |
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Development of software for calculating the properties- CALPRO.
(2000-2002), PI: Dr. Vimal Kothiyal. |
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Computer assisted wood identification.
(1999-2002), PI: T.R. Hemavathi. |
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Wood quality parameters for improving planting stock for
Gmelina arborea. (2000-2002), PI : P. Kumar. |
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Studies on influence of microfibril angle and spiral grains in wood on the strength properties of plantation grown timbers (Eucalyptus spp.). (1999-2002),
PI: Dr. S.R. Shukla. |
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Wood Seasoning & Preservation
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Influence of pretreatment techniques on the treatability of hardwood species grown in Karnataka.
(2004-2007), PI: P. Narayanappa. |
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Studies on drying characteristics of plantation timbers in dehumidifier drying kiln. (Old title: Development of seasoning schedules for plantation timbers using dehumidification based drying).
(2004-2007), PI: Dr. S.S. Chauhan. |
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Evaluation of treatability of selected refractory species.
(2000-2006), PI: P. Narayanappa. |
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Analytic studies on visco-elastic behaviour of wood and tree biomechanics. (2002 - 2006), PI: Dr. S.P.S. Rawat.
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Studies on fiber formation in wood. (2002 -2006), PI: Dr. S.P.S. Rawat.
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Polymerization filled composites.
(2003-2006), PI: Ajay Karmarkar. |
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Wood-fibre plastic composite foams with improved cell morphology by continuous process.
(2004-2006), PI: Pankaj Aggarwal. |
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Performance and evaluation of selected bamboo species treated by modified Boucherie process.
(2004 - 2006), PI: Ms. D. Venmalar. |
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Development of alternative preservatives of more economic value and schedules for their incorporation in wood.
(2000-2005), PI: D. Venmalar. |
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Evaluation of ammonia based preservatives against Indian termites.
(2000-2005), PI: P. Narayanappa. |
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Effect of temperature, humidity and pH on CCB fixation in wood
(2003-2005), PI: Pankaj Aggarwal. |
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Studies on the drying behaviour of timber used for handicrafts.
(2003-2005), PI: Suresh Gairola. |
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Studies on forced air drying of plantation grown timbers.
(2002-2005), PI: N.K. Upreti. |
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Analysis of wood and its constituents by fluorescence and FTIR spectroscopic technique - a non destructive tool for rapid characterisation of wood.
(1999-2004), PI: Dr. K.K. Pandey. |
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Thermodynamics of moisture adsorption and desorption in wood.
(1999-2004), PI: Dr. S.P.S. Rawat. |
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Development of seasoning and preservation techniques for bamboo and rattans.
(2000-2003), PI: N.K. Upreti. |
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Investigation on the effect of growth stresses in processing of timber from plantations.
(2000-2003), PI: Pankaj Kumar Aggarwal. |
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Studies on the permeability of hardwood species grown in regions of Karnataka, Goa and Andhra Pradesh.
(1999-2002), PI: P. Narayanappa. |
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Modification in existing design of solar drying kiln to improve energy efficiency.
(1999-2002), PI: N.K. Upreti. |
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Performance evaluation of wood coating systems.
(2000-2002), PI: N.K. Upreti. |
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Effect of repeated cycles of wetting and drying. (1998-2000), PI: A.K. Anantha Narayana. |
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Wood fibres in thermoplastic composites.
1997-1999), PI: Ajay Karmakar. |
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A rapid and non-destructive technique for estimating growth strains in trees and logs.
(1996- 1 998), PI: Pankaj Kumar Aggarwal. |
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Wood Biodegradation
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Studies on the sucking pest complexes of Sandal and their management. (2004-2007), PI: Dr. R. Sundararaj.
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Role of Fungi biodeterioration of timber under marine conditions. (2004-07),. PI: H.C. Nagaveni.
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Impact of disturbance on canopy insect biodiversity: an assessment of forest health.
(2003-2007,) PI: Y.B. Srinivasa. |
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Ethnobotanical studies of Godavari valley in Andhra Pradesh.
(2002-2007), PI: Dr. Rama Rao. |
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Inventory of coastal plant communities of north Andhra region.
(2003-2007), PI: M.V. Rao. |
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Studies on teak heartwood borer Alcterogystia (cossus) cadambae moore and its management.
(2000-2006), PI: Dr. O.K. Remadevi. |
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Investigations on the potential of medicinal and aromatic plants as a source of botanical insecticides.
(1999-2004), PI: Dr. R. Sundararaj. |
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Studies on termite problems of trees and timber and development of termite testing facilities.
1999-2003), PI: Dr. R. Sundararaj. |
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Investigations on the insect pest problems of wood in packing cases and handicraft industries.
(1999-2003), PI: Raja Muthukrishnan. |
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Development of protocol for rearing wood borer larvae.
(2000-2003), PI: Dr. M. Balaji. |
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Role of biofertilizer in ecorestoration of problematic site like mine reject soil in Goa.
(2000-2005), PI: H.C. Nagaveni. |
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Studies on entomofauna of mangroves of
Karnataka, Goa and Andhra Pradesh. (2000-2005), PI: Dr. O.K. Remadevi. |
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Control of biodeterioration of wood with the help of eco-friendly preservatives and bioactive substances on staining and decay fungi under terrestrial conditions.
(1997-2005), PI: H.C. Nagaveni. |
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Biosystematic studies on parasitoid complex of sandal coccids and their utilization in biological control. (2002- 2005), PI: Y.B. Srinivasa. |
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Conservation and management of Coondapure mangroves Karnataka.
(1999-2004), Dr. K.S. Rao. |
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Studies on the diversity of Aleyrodid fauna of South Western Ghats.
(External Project). (2000-2002), Dr. R. Sundararaj. |
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Studies on biodeterioration of mangrove and coastal vegetation.
(1997- 2000), PI: Dr. L.N. Shanthakumaran. |
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Studies on biofertiliser.
(1995-2000), PI: K.S. Ananthapadmanabha/H.C. Nagaveni. |
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Studies of insect pests of nurseries, plantations and natural forests and their control.
(1992-2000), PI: Dr. O.K. Remadevi. |
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Natural durability of different timbers and timber products against decay under terrestrial conditions. (1997-2000), PI: H.S. Ananthapadmanabha/K.C.Nagaveni. |
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Studies on durability of different timbers and timber products against biodeterioration under marine conditions.
(1997-2000), PI: Dr. L.N. Shanthakumaran. |
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Studies on disease of seedlings in nurseries, plantations and natural forests. (1997-2000), PI: K.S. Ananthapadmanabha /H.C. Nagaveni. |
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Studies of insect pest problems of timber in storage, buildings furniture's and other structures and its control.
(1996-1999), PI: Dr. O.K. Remadevi. |
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Investigations on the biology, ecology, frequency and distribution of biodeteriorating agencies under marine conditions.
(1988-1999), PI: Dr. V.V. Srinivasan. |
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Natural resistance of timber against biodeterioration under marine conditions.
(1989-1999), PI: Dr. L.N. Shanthakumaran. |
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Assessment of efficacy of preservatives in treated timber against biodeterioration under marine conditions.
(1988- 1999), PI: Dr. L.N. Shanthakumaran. |
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Assessment of service life of treated timber structures under marine conditions.
(1988-1999), PI: Dr. K.S. Rao. |
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Environmental implications of biodeterioration control measures.
(1988-1996), PI: Dr. K.S. Rao. |
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Use of biogenic compounds in control of biodeterioration.
(1988-1996), PI: Dr. K.S. Rao. |
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Natural resistance of different timbers against biodeterioration by termites, insects and fungi under terrestrial conditions.
(1989-1993), PI: V.R. Shivramakrishnan /H.S. Ananthapadmanabha. |
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Control of biodeteriorating with the help of wood extractives, other plant derivatives, bioactive substances and biological agencies.
(1989-1993), PI: V.R. Shivramakrishnan/H.S. Ananthapadmanabha/R.V. Krishnan. |
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Comparative efficacy and economics of water borne preservatives with susceptible timber species. (1989-1993), PI: V.R. Shivramakrishnan /H.S. Ananthapadmanabha /R.V. Krishnan. |
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Investigations on biology the ecology, frequency and distribution of biodeteriorating agencies under land conditions.
(1989-1992), PI: R.V. Krishnan/V.R. Shivramakrishnan /H.S. Ananthapadmanabha. |
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Studies on techniques of prophylactic treatments for susceptible timbers against insects borers, termites and wood decaying fungi at felling site, transit and in storage.(1989-1992), PI: H.S. Ananthapadmanabha/V.R. Shivramakrishnan/R.V. Krishnan |
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Distribution and intensity of biodeteriorating organisms under marine conditions.
(1989-1991), PI: Dr. K.S. Rao. |
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Efficacy of indigenous preservatives and methods for the protection of under water timber structures. (1988-1990), PI: M.V. Rao. |
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Chemistry of Forest Products
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Development of colouring reagents based on enzyme -substrate reaction for differentiating oil yielders of sandal in field.
(2002 - 2007), PI: V.G. Angadi. |
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Standardization of anti-leaching treatment for Pterocarpus marsupium, Pterocarpus soyaxii and Intsia spp. (2005 - 2007), PI: Anil Kumar Sethy. |
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Chemical induction of heartwood in Sandal.
(2000 - 2006), PI. Sri. K.H. Shankaranarayana. |
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Gender identification in Garcinia indica and Simarouba glauca using isoenzyme studies and assessment of fruit characters, yield and market potential of Garcinia indica in Karnataka State.
(2004 -2006), PI: Sri. Anil Kumar Sethy. |
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Natural products evaluation of extractives of plant origin for biological and pharmacological activity -
Nothapodytes nimmoniana and Garcinia indica.
(2000-2005), PI: V.G. Angadi. |
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Photochemical and pharmacological investigations on Persia macrantha.
(1999-2004), PI: Sri. K.H. Shankaranarayana. |
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Evaluation of oil yield and composition of new cultivars of high yielding varieties of aromatic and medicinal plants - Pogestemon patchouli and Piper longum.
(2000-2003), PI: S.H. Jain /K.H. Shankaraanarayana. |
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Studies on qualitative improvement of
E. hybrid oil for value addition. (1998-2000), PI: K.S. Theagarajan. |
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Scientific debarking experiments on
Persia macrantha. (1997-2000), PI: K.S. Theagarajan. |
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Studies on Red sanders wood.
(1997-2000), PI: K.S. Theagarajan. |
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Preparation and screening of compounds of biocidal and pharmacological activity - chemical investigations on steam and non steam volatile components of creosote and testing their biocidal efficacy.
(1997-2000), PI: K.H. Shankaranarayana. |
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Research on sandal (value addition/utilization aspects).
(1997-2000), PI: K.H. Shankaranarayana. |
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Chemical and utilization studies on
Pterocarpus marsupium. (1997-2000), PI: K.H. Shankaranarayana. |
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Identify provenance areas, collect and test seeds to develop a gene base for genetic improvement. (Sub project of Research on sandal under world bank FREE project).
(1994-2000), PI: K.H. Shankaranarayana/ C.R. Rangasamy/ K.S. Theagarajan. |
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Isolation of wood extractives having biocidal activity.
(1989-1995), PI: K.S. Theagarajan. |
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Saccharification of saw dust by steam and acid hydrolysis.
(1989-1993), PI: K.S. Theagarajan. |
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Production of oxalic acid from bark of trees of plantation origin.
(1989-1993), PI: K.S. Theagarajan. |
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Utilization of bark/wood waste as soil conditioner and as a media in containers for growing seedlings.
(1989-1993), PI: C.R. Rangasamy. |
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Comparative studies of physico-chemical properties of natural and plantation grown
Pterocarpus santalinus (Red sanders). (1989-1992), PI: K.S. Theagarajan. |
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Screening of suitable substitute raw material for Jigat used as adhesive in agarbathi manufacture.
(1989-1991), PI: K.S. Theagarajan. |
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Tree Improvement & Propagation
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Studies on Productivity and Management of Teak (Tectona grandis) in Agroforestry practices in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
(2004-2007), PI: Dr. Syam Viswanath. |
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Seed studies of some of the economically important species of Western Ghats. ( 2003-2007), PI: Dr. Geeta Pandey. |
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Screening clonal propagation, ex-situ conservation and genetic improvement of Pongamia pinnata.
(2004-2007), PI: R. Nainamalai. |
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Standardization of protocol for viability testing and prolonging the viability and vigour of seeds in storage.
(2003-2006), PI: Dr. Geeta Pandey. |
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Evaluation of genetic variability and mating system studies through isoenzyme markers.
(2004-2006), PI: Dr. Geeta Pandey. |
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Genetic screening of Jatropha curcas- An important bio-fuel species of dry areas.
(2003-2006), PI: Sri. Ashutosh Srivastava. |
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Studies on micropropagation field evaluation and conservation of
Pseudoxytenanthera stocksii (Oxytenanthera stocksii)- Threatened species. (2000 -2005), PI: Dr. T.S. Rathore |
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Variation in photosynthesis in clones of sandal and eucalyptus.
(2003 - 2005), PI: A.N. Arun Kumar . |
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Development of modern nursery techniques for propagation of important species of Goa - Terminalia tomentosa, Xylia xylocarpa, Myristica fragrans, Bambusa arundinacea and Dendrocalamus strictus.
(2002- 2005), PI: Dr. T.S. Rathore. |
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Phenological studies in Clonal Seed Orchard of teak in Karnataka.
(1999-2004), PI: Sri. Ashutosh Srivastava. |
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Wood Energy |
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Carbonisation of selected fuelwood species. (2004-2007), PI: Mr. Ritesh Kumar D. Ram. |
