Sakthivel T.

Biography

Currently he is a Professor in Division of Fruit Crops at ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research

Research Interest

Associated in establishment of field gene bank of underutilized fruits like mangosteen, durian, rambutan, avocado, passion fruit, jamun, karonda, longan, Garcinia , Macadamia nut, Malayan apple, velvet apple, carambola and pummelo etc. Associated in identification of hermaphrodite and free stone rambutan clones for commercial cultivation Identified high yielding disease free Coorg mandarin clones for production of quality planting material of Coorg mandarin Evaluated acid lime varieties like Rajraj, Jai Devi, Sai-Sharbati, Vikram, Pramalini, Balaji, Kagzi lime and Coorg lime under humid tropical ecosystem Associated in selection of avocado clone which is having field tolerance to Anthracnose. Associated in selection of stable hermaphrodite genotypes in Coorg Honey Dew papaya Coordinated the programme on development of technology for rejuvenation of Coorg mandarin. Associated on Production of quality planting material of Coorg mandarin Continuing research on genetic improvement of Annona and popularization of Annona hybrid Arka Sahan