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		Dr. E. V. Nybe Professor & Head
	History Estd. as a Statutory Department of KAU in 1972 M.Sc. Programme started in 1976 Ph. D. Programme started in 1979 Externally aided research programmes started in 1981 Mandate Teaching, research and extension with respect to plantation, spice, medicinal and aromatic crops Faculty Dr. E. V. Nybe, Professor & Head Dr. Alice Kurian, Professor Dr. P. V. Nalini, Professor Dr. V.S. Sujatha, Professor Dr. N. Mini Raj, Professor Dr. M. Asha Shankar, Professor Dr. B. Suma, Associate Professor
	Supporting Staff Sri. N. T. Satheesh Babu, Farm Supervisor (Gr II) Sri. P. K. Kumaran, Farm Assistant Current Activities Teaching UG Programme : Offers 2 courses for B.Sc. (Ag.) M.Sc. Programme : Offers 16 courses (7 core & 9 optional) for M.Sc. (Hort.) & M.Sc. (Ag.) Ph. D. Programme : Offers 9 courses for Ph. D. M.Sc. (Hort.) students at present: 3 Ph. D. students at present : Nil Research Externally Aided projects – Concluded ICAR Ad hoc project – Species relationship in the genus Piper and scope of related taxa in the improvement of Piper nigrum L. ICAR Ad hoc project- Evaluation and selection of medicinal plants for a coconut based cropping system Assessment of hill top agriculture at Vattavada Panchayat in the high ranges – KRPLLD- CDS ICAR Ad hoc project- Hybridisation in ginger – Zingier officinale Rosc. Through in vitro pollination DBT collaborative project – Establishment of germplasm bank for ayurvedic medicinal plants KSCSTE project- Domestication studies on Jeevakom (Malaxis rheedii Sw.) KSCSTE project – Enhancing yield and quality of vanilla ( Vanilla planifolia Andrews ) through improved technologies Integrated programme for development of spices- Directorate of arecanut , spices and medicinal plants Technology mission on black pepper funded by Govt. of India Identification of location specific varieties of black pepper Testing of released pepper varieties in various pepper tracts of Kerala Identification of low input responsive varieties in relation to local technology Breeding for resistance to Phytophthora foot rot in black pepper Induction of variation through tissue culture and evaluation of variants for Phytophthora foot rot tolerance / resistance in black pepper ICAR Adhoc project -Micropropagation and development of seedless Malabar tamarind through in vitro techniques On going externally aided projects National Horticulture Mission on Spices – Directorate of Arecanut, Spices and Medicinal Plants DBT project on Induction of variation in vitro and screening for disease resistance and quality in ginger Improvement of induced polyploids in ginger through in vitro techniques On farm evaluation and characterization of somaclones in ginger Domestication studies on jeevakom (Seibenfia rheedii Sw.Szkch.) - Part II Empowering tribal women through domestication of medicinal plants Exploration of bisexual variant in developing high yielding varieties in Piper longum University research projects : 15 Total ongoing research projects : 21 Extension Training programmes on ‘Spices production technology’, ‘Vanilla cultivation’ and ‘Medicinal plants cultivation’ Seminars / Workshops / AIR & Doordharsan Programmes / Exhibitions Publication of books / Technical bulletins / Popular articles Farm Advisory Services on mandatory crops Development Large scale production of planting materials of pepper, nutmeg, clove, vanilla and medicinal plants National Horticulture Mission Projects on Spices, Medicinal and Aromatic plants ICAR Seed Project on Spices Demonstration Plots Demonstration-cum-instructional plots of coconut, arecanut, pepper, ginger, turmeric, vanilla, tree spices, tea, coffee, cocoa, oil palm, medicinal and aromatic plants are maintained Major Farm Products Coconut, Arecanut, Pepper, Turmeric, Kacholam etc. Total reavune - Rs. 4.25 lakhs per year Achievements of the Department Teaching M. Sc. students passed out : 60 Ph. D. students passed out : 24 Jawaharlal Nehru Award/Fellowship : 3 Young Scientist Award : 2 Research Released four high yielding, curcumin rich varieties of turmeric - Kanthi, Sobha, Sona and Varna Released 7 improved varieties of medicinal plants ( Kacholam – Kasturi and Rajani; Adapathiyan – Jeeva; Chethikoduveli – Agni and Mridulla; Adalotakam – Ajagandhi and Vasika) Collected, conserved and characterised the germplasm of pepper, turmeric, ginger and medicinal plants Formulated a morphological key for identification of species of Piper Studied in detail the growth, flowering, floral biology, fruit set and fruit development of cocoa, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg and adakodien Studied the nutrient removal pattern in pepper, nutmeg and clove and documented the artificially induced nutrient deficiency symptoms Standardised protocols for in vitro propagation of cashew, pepper, ginger, cardamom and important medicinal plants of the state Reported somaclonal variation in pepper and ginger for yield, quality and tolerance to diseases Developed the protocol for in vitro seed set and seed development in ginger Developed high yielding autotetraploids in ginger and succeeded in in vitro hybridization of autotetraploids and diploids Standardised techniques for callus and multiple shoot production in clove Conducted biochemical studies on zygotic embryo of coconut which revealed its high regeneration potential Standardised in vitro culture establishment, multiple shooting and rooting in garcinia Developed techniques for breaking seed dormancy and in vitro seed germination in garcinia Formulated an isoenzyme based classification for Piper and Curcuma Standardised protocols for isolation of protoplast and genomic DNA and RAPD analysis in black pepper Characterized Piper species using molecular markers (RAPD) Unravelled the expression of PR proteins and PR enzymes in black pepper in relation to Phytophthora foot rot tolerance Developed the technique for inducing early intensive flowering and nut set in cashew by spraying paclobutrazol Standardised technoques for in situ budding in nutmeg and modified forkert budding in cocoa Developed the method for in situ production of mulching materials for ginger Documented the medicinal wealth of Peechi forest and conducted detailed habit and habitat analysis Documented the hill top agriculture at Vattavada and assessed the constraints Standardised agrotechniques for the major medicinal plants of the state Identified medicinal plants suitable for intercropping in coconut gardens Carried out morphological and phytochemical investigations in Hypericum sp. Standardised the protocol for berberine synthesis from callus of Coscinium fenestratum and Tinospora cordifolia Standardised protocol for callus induction and procedure for isolation and quantification of saponins from callus culture of Gymnema Reported hypoglycaemic effect of the leaf extract of Gymnema Facilities Plantation Crops and Spices Farm : 12.3 ha Herbal Garden and Demonstration Plot : 1.0 ha Pepper Field Unit : 2.0 ha Total Experimental Area : 15.3 ha Laboratory and Other Facilities Equipment such as research microscopes, stereo microscope, inverted microscope, refrigerated centrifuge, conductivity bridge, laminar flow, refrigerated shaker, electronic precision balances, SOCS plus, electrophoresis units, spectrophotometer, hot air ovens etc. Field structures include shade houses, mist chambers, field store etc. Varieties Released by the Department FACULTY DETAILS Dr. E.V. Nybe - Professor & Head Age/Date of birth: 54 Years/02-12-1954 Sex: M/F: Male Qualification: M.Sc. (Hort.), PhD Field of Specialization: Horticulture (Plantation Crops and Spices) Contact details: Address : Eralil House, Mannuthy P.O., Thrissur-680651, Kerala Phone No. 0487-2370675 (Residence) Mobile No. 09446437975 email : evnybe@yahoo.co.in Brief write-up: Involved in teaching, research, extension and administration with respect to Plantation Crops & Spices since the last 32 years. Field of specialization and the area in which consultancy services could be provided is establishment and management of spices and plantation crop gardens with special emphasis on nutrient management. Presently working as HoD, Dept. of Plantation Crops & Spices and Executive Director, Virtual University for Agricultural Trade. Dr. Alice Kurian - Professor Age/Date of birth: 52 Years/ 28-5-1956 Sex: M/F: Female Qualification: PhD in Horticulture Field of specialization: Horticulture- Medicinal and aromatic plants and spices. Contact details: Address: Karumathy House, University Nagar, KAU P.O, Vellanikkara-680656 Thrissur, Kerala Phone No. 0487-2371177 (Residence) Mobile No. 9495092960 email : alicekurian111@yahoo.co.in. Brief write-up: Major field of study includes crop improvement, ex situ conservation of genetic diversity and cropping system research in spices, medicinal and aromatic plants. Handles undergraduate and postgraduate courses in plantation crops, spices and medicinal and aromatic plants and imparts post graduate guidance. Dr.P.V.Nalini - Professor Age/Date of birth: 49 years/ 1-5-1959 Sex: M/F: Female Qualification: PhD Field of specialization: Horticulture (Plantation Crops) Contact details: Present address: VI/7 Professors quarters, KAU P.O, Vellanikkara, Thrissur Permanent address: “Karthika”, Arukhizhaya, Manjeri P.O, Malappuram Phone (Residence): 0487-2371086 Mobile: 9496406919 email: nalmo@sify.com Brief write up: Major field and study include crop improvement work on cashew, exsitu conservation and characterization of genetic diversity in cashew and also coconut. Canopy management (pruning) and propagation work on cashew. Handles UG and PG courses in Plantation Crops and Spices and imparts post graduate guidance. Dr. V.S. Sujatha - Professor Age/Date of birth: 48 years/ 25-04-1960 Sex: M/F: Female Qualification: PhD Field of Specialization: Horticulture Contact details: Address: Appu, Ollukkara, Mannuthy P.O, Thrissur-680651 Phone (Residence): 0487-2370880 Mobile : 9447252829 email: sujabal85@yahoo.com Brief write-up: Handles undergraduate and post graduate courses in Plantation Crops and Spices. Major area of research work include germplasm conservation, characterization and crop improvement in spices. Dr. N. Mini Raj - Professor Age/Date of birth:49 years/ 21-04-1962 Sex: M/F: Female Qualification: M.Sc horticulture, PhD Field of Specialization: Medicinal plants Contact details: Present address: Flat No.H2,KAU Teachers' Flat, Mannuthy P.O, Thrissur-680651 Permanent address: “Paarijatham”, Mosque Road, Anjumana, Edappally P.O., Kochi-24 Phone (Residence): 0487-2375767 Mobile No. 9388673785 email: nminiraj@gmail.com Brief write-up: Involved in academic, research, development and extension activities on spices, medicinal and aromatic plants. Ethnobotany, ecosystem research and domestication studies on medicinal plants are the priority areas. Dr. M. Asha Sankar - Professor Age/Date of birth: 49Years/ 02-05-1960 Sex: M/F: Female Qualification: PhD in Horticulture Field of Specialization: Horticulture- Medicinal plants Contact details: Address: Puthezhath House, Varadiyam, Avanur P.O, Thrissur Phone No. 0487-2211334 (Residence) Mobile No. 9847857612 email: ashasnkr@gmail.com Brief write-up: Handles undergraduate and postgraduate courses in plantation crops, spices and medicinal and aromatic plants. Major area of research work include exploiting in vitro techniques and conservation and quality enhancement in medicinal plants and pursuing crop improvement and crop management practices in annual spices. Dr. B. Suma - Associate Professor Age/Date of birth: 44 years/ 21-05-1964 Sex: M/F: Female Qualification: PhD in Horticulture Field of Specialization: Horticulture- Biotechnology- spices Contact details: Address: Mulluvathukkal, Kozhukully P.O, Moorkanikkara, Thrissur Phone No. 0487-2317670 (Residence) Mobile No. 9495463927 email : sudarsansuma@yahoo.com Brief write-up: Handles undergraduate and post graduate courses in plantation crops and spices. Major area of research work includes genetic transformation of crop plants with specialization in spices. Contact address Professor & Head Department of Plantation Crops & Spices College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University KAU (P.O.),Thrissur Dt. 680 656 Kerala , India. Phone: 0487 2370822 ( Extn.358) plantationcrops@yahoo.co.in
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