Dr. K. Nandini
Professor & Head
History
The Department of Plant Physiology was declared as a statutory Department at College of Horticulture, on 1.05.08 with an intake capacity of one MSc and one PhD. Previously it was attached to the Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics.
Mandate
1. To impart teaching for UG and PG programmes in the College.
2. To impart research in the area of Stress physiology, Seed physiology, production physiology and weed physiology of various field crops.
3. To provide consultation service to farmers in the above areas in tackling field problems.
Faculty
1.Dr.K.Nandini,Professor and Head
2.Dr.T.Girija,Professor
Current activities :-
Teaching
U.G. programmes: Offers two courses for B.Sc (Ag)
M.Sc programmes: Offers 15courses (4 core and 11 optional) for M.Sc (Ag) and M.Sc (Hort).
Ph.D. programmes: Offers 8 courses (3 core and 5 optional)
RESEARCH
On going programmes
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KSCSTE project-1: Evaluation of Phenology, growth pattern and Phytochemistry of Lorantus spp (Dendrophthoe falcata.L) of Kerala in relation to host specificity and control. (Dr.T.Girija)
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KAU plan project- 1: Strengthening Plant Physiology Research: Stanardisation of Crop Seed Purity Using Chemical techniques. (DR.K.Nandini)
Achievements
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Standardized technique for overcoming physiological and genetic deterioration in storage of chilly seeds.
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Documented correlation of seedling vigour with physiological parameters in mango
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Identified physiological and biochemical indices of parental genotypes in heterosis breeding in rice.
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Hybrids moderately resistant to shoot borer was developed by inter varietal and interspecific crosses and identified various morphological, physiological and biochemical parameters correlated with the resistance.
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Promising Piper longum genotypes were identified based on physiological and molecular characterization.
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Studied the effect of manurial management on seed quality of rice.
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Identified the physiological barriers of recalcitrancy in mango and rattans
Laboratory and other facilities:
Portable photosynthesis system, Portable leaf area meter, Centrifuge, Spectrophotometer, Seed purity board, U.V cabinet, pH meter, Hot air oven etc.
Glass house for drought studies.
Trainings/seminars conducted
1. Training for quality seed production from Dec13-18, 2004 to Agricultural officers.
2. National seminar on plant physiology "Physiological and Molecular approaches for the improvement of Agricultural, Horticultural, and Forestry crops" 28-30 November, 2006
Other current activities:
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Dr.K.Nandini, working as Academic Officer i/c of PG Programme of the College.
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Dr.T.Girija.working as senior Physiologist at AICRP on Weed control.
Awards
Dr.T.Girija. -Young scientist award for the excellence in agricultural research instituted by KSCSTE in 1992.
Contact address
Professor and Head
Department of Plant physiology
College of Horticulture
Kerala Agricultural University KAU.P.O., 680656
Thrissur, Kerala
Phone : 0487- 2370822 ( 342 )
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