| Institute projects completed | |
|---|---|
| 1 | Molecular characterization of endosymbionts of insect pests with respect to tropical tuber crops |
| 2 | Characterization of defense related genes in sweet potato with respect to sweet potato weevil infestation |
| Institute projects being handled | |
| 1 | Characterization of insect resistance genes in sweet potato and related Ipomoea species against sweet potato weevil infestation |
| Number of externally funded projects completed | |
| 1 | Indo Swiss cassava network project (Co-PI) |
| 2 | Augmentation of biopesticides production from cassava leaves using fully automated manufacturing facilities (Co-PI) |
| 3 | On farm trial of cassava biopesticides against borer pests of banana in Kerala (Co-PI) |