Pitchaimuthu M.
Horticulture
Indian Council of Agricultural Research
India
Biography
I have been working at IIHR, since, September 1992 onwards my contribution in the field of Vegetable Breeding are as follows I have collected , evaluated, characterized, utilized and maintained of watermelon (120) muskmelon (125 ), cucumber (150), ash gourd ( 40) and Okra (175 ) germplasm accessions for breeding programme in the Vegetable Breeding Lab.II.. I have identified as a sources of resistance to major diseases namely Watermelon Bud Necrosis Virus ( Citullus colocynthis , C. lanatus var. citroids) fusarium wilt and gummy stem blight in watermelon. Downy and powdery mildew , alternaria , fusarium wilt diseases in muskmelon, Downy , powdery and anthracnose diseases in Cucumber and Yellow Vein Mosaic Virus in okra .
Research Interest
Horticulture
Publications
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Arka Madhura :Triploid Seedless watermelon has been developed and released for high yield and good quality for protected cultivation in first time at IIHR.
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Arka Akash and Arka Aiswarya : Two F1 hybrids has been developed and released for high yield and good qualities in watermelon
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Arka Sujat and Arka Sumeet: Two ridge gourd varieties has been developed released for high yield, good qualities and suitable for long transport market.
