1.Comparative study on performance of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus Linn.) under steel frame (medium cost) and wooden frame (low cost) polyhouses
TNAU (Ooty)
2.Standardization of precision production technologies for carnation
a.
Comparative study on performance of carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus Linn.) under steel frame (medium cost) and wooden frame (low cost) polyhouses
TNAU & M/s. Elkhill Agrotech (P) Ltd.
b.
Optimization of growing media consortia for carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus Linn.)
c.
Optimization of planting density in carnation
d.
Optimization of planting stage in carnation
2.Development of techniques to manage calyx splitting in carnation
TNAU & M/s. Elkhill Agrotech (P) Ltd.
a.
Techniques to manage calyx splitting in carnation
b.
Techniques to manage tip burn in carnation
3Standardization of methods to manage mites ( Tetranychus urticae),thrips (Thrips tabaci)and white grubs (Holotrichia consanguinea) in carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus Linn.)
TNAU & M/s. Elkhill Agrotech (P) Ltd.
4.Standardization of techniques for management of fisarium wilt (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp.dianthi) and leaf spot ( Alternari dianthi ) in carnation (Dianthus caryphyllus Linn.)