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NTRF funded research projects as on May 2011

A) LIST OF COMPLETED PROJECTS :

Sl.No Project Area of Research Host Institute
1

Forecasting Blister Blight and Biology and Control of primary root diseases.

Plant Protection : Pest Control

UPASI-TRF (1991-99)

2

Investigations on the -Bio-chemical basis of rooting and clonal compatibility in nursery grafting of fresh cuttings in tea (camellia L. spp) - - UPASI-TRF

Plant Development

UPASI-TRF (1993-96)

3

Role of enzymes in tea processing.

Quality Improvement

UPASI-TRF (1993-01)

4

Integrated Management of Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse Project.

Plant Protection : Integrated Pest Management

TRA - TOCKLAI (1993-98)

5

Adaptive Research in Biological Control of scale insects and mites infesting tea.

Plant Protection : Bio Control

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidalaya, Nadia, West Bengal. (1993-96)

6

Biocontrol of tea pests using indigenous natural enemies.

Plant Protection : Bio Control

TRA-TOCKLAI (1993-96)

7

Pesticide Residue in Tea

Plant Protection : Pesticide Residue Limits

TRA Tocklai

8

Pesticide Residue in Tea

Plant Protection : Pesticide Residue Limits

UPASI TRF

9

Pesticide Residue in Tea

Plant Protection : Pesticide Residue Limits

IHBT, Palampur

10

Soil Test crop response study for yield prediction and rationalization of nitrogen and potassium manuring in tea

Soil Nutrition

UPASI-TRF (1994-99)

11

Development of a protocol for efficient somaclonal plants using drought tolerant UPASI clones as source of explants

Plant Breeding

UPASI-TRF (1997-01)

12

Studies on Ground Water stadus of tea Soils of Assam and its impact on leaching loss of macronutrients and fertilizer management - Phase II

Water management

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-ASSAM. (2002 - 2005)

13

Anticarcinogenic and Antimutagenic effects of Black Tea.

Human Health Cancer related

ITRC, Lucknow (1998-01)

14

Extraction Identification quantification and Utilization of Endogenous Growth Hormones in tea.

Plant physiology

TRA-TOCKLAI (1995-01)

15

Studies on Pacha Taint in CTC Tea.

Quality Improvement

UPASI-TRF jointly with CFTRI Mysore, (1999-03)

16

Standardization of Green Tea Manufacture.

Quality Improvement

IHBT, Palampur (2000-02)

17

Modulation of Winter Dormancy in tea.

Plant physiology

IHBT, Palampur (2000-01)

18

Antioxidant Role of Black Tea Infusion on the oxidative Damage of Proteins.

Human Health Cancer related

Calcutta University (1999-02)

19

Use of Black Tea in Reducing Cytotoxic Effects of Heavy Metal Pollutants.

Human Health Arsenic related

V.I.M.S., R. K. Mission Seva Pratishthan (2000-02)

20

Studies on entomopathogens affecting the major pests of tea in South India.

Plant Protection : Bio Control

UPASI-TRF (2001-03)

21

Extraction, Identification and Quantification of volatile flavoury constituents (VFC) in TRA released Darjeeling clones and standardization of process variables in Darjeeling tea with special reference to V.F.C.

Quality Improvement

TRA-TOCKLAI jointly with DTRC (2001-03)

22

Studies on Aroma Complex of tea from Kangra Region.

Quality Improvement

IHBT, Palampur (2000-01)

23

An approach to induce selective apoptosis in tumor cells without harming the normal cells of the partner by black tea extract.

Human Health Cancer related

Bose Institute, (2001-03)

24

Ecological Studies into t he association of Pratylenchus loosi and other nematodes with tea in higher and lower altitudes of Darjeeling hills.

Nematology

Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, (2001-03)

25

Evaluation of the medicinal properties including antineoplastic property of tea root extract and its active constituents.

Human Health Medicinal Property

IICB, Jadavpur, Kolkata, (2001-03)

26

Studies on the Borers (Cerambycidac:Coleoptera) attacking shade trees of tea plantations.

Plant Protection Shade Tree Pests

Department of Zoology , Calcutta University, (2001-04)

27

Investigations on chemopreventive efficacy of Black Tea, the popular beverage in India.

Human Health Cancer related

Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Parel (2001-04)

28

A search for the arthropod enemies of tea pests from Darjeeling slopes and adjoining plains with a study on their efficacy.

Plant Protection: Bio-Control

University of North Bengal, Siliguri (2001-02)

29

Prospective anti-osteoporosis and anti-hepato-pancreatitis effects of Black Tea Extract.

Human Health Cancer related

Dept of Physiology, Presidency College. (2001-04)

30

Modulation of Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Arsenic Compounds in Mammalian cells by Tea Extract and its Polyphenols

Human Health Arsenic related

Department of Environmental Carcinogenesis & Toxicology. Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata ( 2002 - 04)

31

Pharmacological Evaluation of the Medicinal Properties of Indian Black Tea

Human Health Medicinal Property

Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology Jadavpur University, Kolkata (2002-04)

32

Studies on Ground Water Status of tea soils of Assam and its impact on leaching loss of macronutrients and fertilizer management - Phase I

Water management through remote sensing technique

Department of Soil Science, Assam Agriculture University Jorhat, Assam (2002-05)

33

Therapeutic potential of black tea in various gastrointestinal (GI) disorders : Study with theaflavins and other black tea constituents

Human Health Medicinal Property

Drug Development Division Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur, (2002-04)

34

Development of a manufacturing process for Green Tea Polyphonels from fresh leaves of Assam Tea.

Product diversification

Regional Research Laboratory, Jorhat - 785006.Assam, (2002-05)

35

Antioxidant Potential of Black Tea on Prostrate Cancer

Human Health Cancer related

Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow - 226002, U.P. (2002-05)

36

Effect of Tea on Oral Mucosal Cells.

Human Health Cancer related

Ramkrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan, Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata (2003-06)

37

Evaluation of the role of Black Tea in the Prevention of Lung Cancer.

Human Health Cancer related

Deptt of Cancer Chemoprevention, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata, (2002 - 04)

38

Black tea as an antidote for cigarette smoke induced oxidative damage of proteins and DNA as well as cancer (II phase)

Human Health Cancer related

Dr.B.C.Ghua Centre for genetic engineering & biotechnology, Calcutta University (2002 - 05)

39

Studies on the volatile profile of cut stems of Montanova bipinnatifida an attractant for trapping shot holes borer infesting tea.

Plant Protection : Bio Control

UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Valparai (2003 - 05)

40

Ergonomic Assessment of Working Postures assumed by workers Engaged in Tea Cultivation.

Ergonomics

Dept of Family Resource Management, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam (2003 - 05)

41

Studies on mineralization of nitrogen, urea hydrolysis and nutrient releasing capacity of tea soils of South India

Soil Nutrition

UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Valparai (2003 - 06)

42

Role of tea polyphenols on the sensitivity of human leukemic cells to apoptosis

Human Health: Cancer related

Dept. of Environmental Carcinogenesis, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata (2003 - 05)

43

Immunomodulatory activity of Black Tea

Human Health: Immunomodulatory activity

Department of Physiology, Calcutta University (2003-06)

44

Stress-Hypertension and effect of tea

Human Health:Hypertension

University College of medicine, University of Calcutta (2004 - 2006)

45

Evaluation of bio-control potential of some arthropod natural enemies of major tea pests from Darjeeling slopes and its adjoining plains - 2nd Phase.

Plant Protection: Bio-Control

Department of Zoology North Bengal University (2004-2006)

46

Evaluation of pro and antioxidant properties of black tea in relation to regulation of mitochondrial death cascade in cancer and immune cells

Human Health: Cancer related

Animal Physiology Section Bose Institute (2004-2006)

47

An ergonomics - oriented physiological study on workers and workplace environment of tea manufacturing units of Eastern India and its relation with performance and productivity

Ergonomics

Department of Physiology Presidency College (2004-2005)

48

Microbial Control of Tea Pests - 2nd Phase

Plant Protection: Bio-Control

UPASI Tea Research Foundation , VALPARAI (2004-2006)

49

Studies on VAM Symbiosis and Rhizosphere Microflora and Effect of their Interactions on Growth and Nutrition of Tea Plant

Soil Nutrition

Tea Research Association, Jortah, Assam (2004-2006)

50

Microbial Control of Tea Pests - (Phase - III)

Plant Protection: Bio-Control

UPASI TRF, Valparai (2004-2006)

51

Development of manufacturing process for green tea polyphenols from fresh leaves of Assam Tea - Extension of No.34

Product diversification

RRL, Jorhat (2005-06)

52

Studies on Nutrient Release pattern of Vermicompost and Vermiwash and its effect on uptake and Quality Assessment of Organic Tea

Organic Tea

IIT, Kharagpur (2004-2006)

53

Exploratory studies on development of electronic nose for tea

Quality Improvement: manufacturing

C-DAC, Kolkata (2004-06)

54

Evaluation of the role of Black Tea in the Prevention of Lung Cancer - Phase II Study.

Human Health: Cancer related

CNCI, Kolkata (2005-06)

55

Assessment of anti-stress and aging defence activities of blact tea thearubigins and theaflavins

Human Health: Anti Stress

Dept. of Zoology, University of Calcutta (2004-2007)

56

Pesticide Residue in tea for setting MRLs (II Phase)

Plant Protection: Pesticide Residue

TRA Tocklai

57

Pesticide Residue in tea for setting MRLs (II Phase)

Plant Protection: Pesticide Residue

UPASI TRF

58

Pesticide Residue in tea for setting MRLs (II Phase)

Plant Protection: Pesticide Residue

IHBT, Palampur

59

Stamdardisation and optimization of processing conditions in relation to biochemical parameters for manufacture of green tea and oolong tea.

Processing : Green Tea, Oolong Tea

TRA-Tocklai (Non-Starter) (2004-06)

60

Standardization of Green Tea Manufacture (Phase II)

Green Tea Manufacture

IHBT, Palampur, CSIR (2005-2007)

61

Occupational Mobility of Plantation Sector Labours in Assam: Determinants and implications.

Work study: Tea Labour in Assam

Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar (2005-07)

62

Study of Genotypic Predisposition to Oral Cancer modified by Tea: A collaborative study of the population of Assam.

Human Health: Cancer related

Jointly by VIMS, Kolkata and Dibrugarh University, Assam (2005-2007)

63

Effect of Tea Polyphenols on invasive potential of tumor cells

Human Health: Cancer related

CNCI, Kolkata (2005-08)

64

Promoting organic Farming for tea productivity and quality under Hill and mountain agro-system

Organic Tea

CSK-Himachal Pradesh Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, Palampur, (2005-2009)

65

Investigation on the bioresources for the development of Integrated Disease Management (IDM) strategy against root-knot nematode and certain soil brone fungal pathogens associated with nursery tea.

Integrated Disease Management (IDM)

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-ASSAM. (2006-07)

66

Utilization and implementation of Native Microbial Bio-agents for control of termite pests in Tea Plantation of North East India

Biological Control of Termite

TRA, Tocklai, Jorhat, Assam (2005-2008)

67

Succeptability change in Tea Mosquito Bug, Helopeltis Theivora, in North East India

Plant Protection: Pesticide Residue

TRA, Tocklai, Jorhat, Assam (2006-2007)

68

Studies on the volatile profile of cut stems of Montanova bipinnatifida an attractant for trapping shot holes borer infesting tea.

Plant Protection: Bio-Control

UPASI - TRF, Valparai, Tamil Nadu (2005-2007)

69

Nutrient Management Strategic Productivity and quality of tea plantation in selected Tea Gardens in North Bengal

Plant Nutrition Management

Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidalaya, Nadia, West Bengal. (2006-09)

70

Development of Bio-fertilizers for promoting Tea Growth and productivity.

Organic Tea

IHBT, Palampur (2006-08)

71

Studies on Vermiculture and vermicomposting in tea growing areas.

Organic Tea

UPASI - TRF, Valparai, Tamil Nadu (2006-2008)

72

Inhibitory Role of Black Tea on Cigarette smoke - induced Emphysema as well as NF-kB-mediated inflammatory response using the Guinea Pig as a model animal

Medicinal Properties of Tea

Dr. B. C. Guho Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Calcutta (2006-2009)

73

Aproductive improvement - linked study on women tea pluckers of Eastern India with special considerations to their working comfort, welfare and health status

Ergonomics

Presidency College, Kolkata (2006-2009)

74

Egnonomic Assessment of Technologies used by workers in performance of Different Activities in Tea Cultivation

Ergonomics

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam (2006-2008)

75

Studies on Mineralization of Nitrogen, Urea Hydrolysis and Nutrient (K,P,S,Ca, Mg, and Zn) releasing capacity of tea soils of South India - Phase -II.

Soil Nutrition

UPASI - TRF, Valparau, Tamil Nadu(2006-2007)

76

Process Development and Enrichment of Vermicompost and its Assessment in Tea Rhizosphere grown at two different altitudes.

Organic Tea Processing / Improvement

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal (2006-2009)

77

A study to evaluate the possible ameliorating effects of Black Tea Extract (BTE) on Obesity-ubdyced kuver abd bone pathophysiologic changes.

Human Health Benefits

Presidency College, Kolkata (2006-2008)

78

Quality measurement of Black Tea by Electronic means - Integration of E-Nose, E-Tongue and E-Vision.

Quality Improvement

C-DAC, Kolkata (2006-2008)

79

Comparative Antimutegenic and Anticarconogenic effects of Black Tea polyphenols Theaflavins, Thearubigins and the different fractions of Thearubigins in multiple test system.

Human Health

Indian Instititute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur, Kolkata - (2006-2009)

80

Health status of female tea garden workers with special reference to incidence of anaemia and malnutrition

Human Health

VIMS, RKMSP, Kolkata (2006-2009)

81

Studies with some chemical constituents as nutraceuticals of beverage Camellia sinensis with reference to antiulcerogenic activity and the mechanism involved

Human Health

Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research. Kolkata (2006-2009)

82

Generation and analysis of expressed sequence tags (ESTs) from the tender shoots cDNA library during blister blight disease infection and "banji" shoot formation in tea plant.

Quality Improvement

UPASI TRF, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, (2007-2010)

83

Effect of Green & Black Tea Extracts on Endocrine System (thyroid - Gonadal with possible Mode of Action.

Human Health

Department of Physiology, University College of Sciences, Kolkata, (2007-2009)

84

Biochemical and Molecular Approached to Drought Stress Tolerance in Tea.

Plant Pathology, Breeding & Development

Department of Life Science, Assam University, Silchar (2007-2010)

85

Studies on Therapeutic Attributes of Polyphenols from Kangra Tea (Camellia Sinensis (L) O Kuntze.

Plant Pathology, Breeding & Development

Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, palampur (2007-2010)

86

Studies on Pesticide Residues in tea for setting MRLs - Phase-III.

Plant Protection: Pesticide Residue Limits

UPASI TRF, Valparai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, (2007-2008)

87

Evaluation of chemopreventive efficacy of polymeric Black Tea Polyphenols and Mechanism(s) of their Anti-Promoting Effectss.

Human Health

Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, (2007-2010)

88

Development of mass rearing technique for two major predators of red spider mites.

Plant Protection and Pesticide Management

UPASI TRF, Coimbatore, Valparai, Tamil Nadu (2007-2010)

89

Social security benefits and socio economic conditions of small planters and plantation workers in Tamil Nadu Kerala - A study.

Socio Economics

Department of Economics, S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoli, (2007-2009)

90

Development of a single cut machine for converting green tea leaves into granulated black tea (CTC type).

Quality Improvement : Machinery Development

Agriculture & Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, (2007-2009)

91

Does milk blunt the benefits of black tea - A physiological and biochemical study?

Human Health Benefits

S. N. Pradhan Centre for Neuro Science, University of Calcutta (2007-2009)

92

Biochemical Investigations on the quality of made teas in North Bengal - Tea Research Association, Nagrakata Sub Station

Quality

TRA Nagrakata Subdivision, Jalpaiguri (2007-2009)

93

Studies on the Protective role of Black Tea and Mint Tea against Changes in the Endothelial Function in Preeclamptic women

Human Health Benefits

Bharthi Women's College, University of Chennai (2007-2009)

94

The Role of Black Tea in Modulation of Bio-activation and Detoxification of Carcionogen and in Prevention of Tobacco Associated ROS Generation

Human Health Benefits

Chittaranjan Nation Cancer Institute, Kolkata (2007-2009)

95

Developing soil solubility criteria for replanting based on soil health parameters

Soil Science: Replantation

Tocklai Experimental Station, TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM (2008-2011)

96

Developing a low input weed control programme to reduce chemical load in tea soils

Weed Control, Plant Protection

Tocklai Experimental Station, TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM (2007-2010)

97

Selection, collection and preservation of tea germplasm from North Bengal area for development of improved planting materials for Dooars, Terai and Darjeeling

Germplasms, Plant breeding

TRA, Nagrakata Subdivision, Jalpaiguri (2008-2011)

98

Investigation on the bio resources for the development of Integrated Disease Management (IDM) strategy against root kno nematode and certain soil borne fungal pathogens associated with nursery tea - Phase II.

Plant Protection; Disease Management

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat Assam (2008-2010)

99

Assessment of spiders as second order of bio-control agents in tea ecosystem with special reference to Assam and Dooar of West Bengal.

Plant Protection: Biological control

Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta (2008-2011)

100

Screening of antistress and aging defence ingredients of tea by cell Biology assays

Human Health Benefits

Genetics Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, (2008-2011)

101

Resource Utilization in Tea Industry: current problem and future prospects with special reference to labour.

Socio-Economics

Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Kolkata (2008-2011)

102

A Quantitative Study of tea industry, market, pricing and organization

Socio-Economics

Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Kolkata (2008-2011)

103

Impact of video show developed for disseminating nutrition messages to female tea plantation workers of Assam

Socio-Economics

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam (2007-2009)

104

Multicentric study on Effect of tea in cerebrovascular disease

Human Health Benefits

VIMS, Kolkata, (2007-2011)

105

Impregnation of Oxygen during fermentation of CTC Tea

Quality

Tocklai Experimental Stattion, TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM (2007-2009)

106

Modification of SEPTU Micronizer for converting Green Tea Leaves into granulated black tea

Tea Engineering

Tocklai Experimental Stattion, TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM (2008-2010)

107

Prevention of gastric Ulceration by Black Tea : an insight into Extracellular Matrix Remodeling of gastric tissues

Human Health Benefits

Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal (2008-2011)

108

Influence of Apoptosis in Human Leukemic Cells by Tea Via Modulation of NFKB, PKC and Histone Deacetylase

Human Health Benefits

Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata

109

Measurement of Blackness and Fibre in Finished CTC Tea by Electronic vision (E-Vision ) System

Electronics

C-DAC, Kolkata (2009-2011)

110

Influence of soil organic matter on productivity and measures to improve the soil health in the tea soils of South India

Soil Science

UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Valparai, Coimbatore, (2009-2012)

111

Exploratory studies towards the development of indigenous sensors for tea aroma

Electronics

Jadavpur University, Kolkata (2009-2011)

112

Development of package of practices for the fields under machine harvesting.

Field Mechanization

UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Valparai, Coimbatore, (2009-2012)

113

Stueies on Biotypes of Helopeltis Theivora (Hemiptera :Miriade) in North East India

Plant Protection

TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM, (2009-2011)

114

Standardization and optimization of processing conditions for manufacturing Oolong tea under North East Indian condition

Tea Engineering

TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM, (2009-2012)

115

Studies on tea and tea root extracts to explore protective effects against radiation exposure

Human Health Benefits

West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata (2009-2012)

116

Developing package of practices for the management of compact tea soils by modifying soil physical environment

Soil Chemistry

TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM, (2010-2013)

117

Molecular action of Black tea extract against experimental arthritis

Human Health Benefits

Calcutta University (2010-2012)

118

Studies on the protective role of black tea and mint tea extracts in placental explant culture of preeclamptic women - 2nd phase

Human Health Benefits

Bharthi Women's College, University of Chennai (2010-2012)

119

Evaluation of Streptomyces species for the biological control of stem and root diseases of tea (Camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze

Plant Protection

K. S. Rangasamy College, Tamil Nadu, (2010-2012)

120

Evaluation of protective and healing effect of black tea against peptic ulcer diathesis using human cohort : A multi center study

Human Health Benefits

IPGMER, Kolkata (2010-2012)

121

Lectins: an alternative biotic stress management system in tea

Biotechnology

UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Valparai, Coimbatore. (2010-2013)

122

Studies on the efficacy of certain indigenous plant preparations against major pests and disease of tea

Biotechnology

UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Valparai, Coimbatore. (2010-2013)

123

Knowledge and practice of Tea Plantation workers of Assam regarding Nutrition, Health and Hygiene

Human Health Benefits

Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam. (2011-2013)

124

Protective action of Black tea against oral cancer, in relation to genetic polymorphisms amongst betel quid chewers in Eastern and North-Eastern India

Human Health Benefits

VIMS, Kolkata, (2011-2013)

125

Development of new Neutraceutical product for Nootropic and Anti-stress agent from Indigenous Plant Beverage Black Tea (Camellia sinensis) - a pharmaco-clinical study

Human Health Benefits

Calcutta University, Viharilal College (2011-2013)

126

Application of Nanotechnology for improvement of bioefficacy of Tea Polyphenols

Human Health Benefits

Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore (2011-2014)

127

Studies on Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) and its standardization for use in tea plantation

Waste Management

TRA, Jorhat, Assam, (2011-2014)

128

Bio-Intensive integrated management of looper caterpillar pests (Geometridae: Lepidoptera) of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) in North-east India with special emphasis on entomopathogenic viruses

Plant Protection

TRA, Nagrakata Subdivision, Jalpaiguri (2011-2013)

129

Nutritional Ecology of Tea Loopers on Natural and Artificial Diets from Darjeeling, Terai and the Dooars

Plant Protection

North Bengal University, Darjeeling, (2011-2014)

130

Studies on the Red Rust and Fusarium die back : increasing concern of tea growers in North East India

Plant Protection

TRA, Jorhat, Assam

131

Effect of tea polyphenols Epigallocatechin gallate and Theaflavin on stem cell renewal pathways in oral lesions induced by tobacco related carcinogen N-nitrosodiethyl amine and human oral cancer cell lines for chemopreventive and therapeutic purpose

Medicinal Properties of Tea

CNCI-Kolkata (2012-2014)

132

Evaluation of Immunomodulatory activity of Black Tea (Camelia sinensis) Extract in Rheumatoid Arthritis : An Invitro Study of Expression of Inflamatory Molucules and Cytokines in Synovial Fluid and Tissue Cells of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Medicinal Properties of Tea

IPGMER, Kolkata (2012-2015)

133

Selection and evaluation of new planting materials from existing seed population of Tea suitable for Dooars, Terai and Darjeeling agro-climatic conditions

Plant Protection

TRA, Nagrakata-Sub Station, Nagrakata, Jalpaiguri,

134

Generation of haploids in tea

Plant Protection

UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Valparai,

135

Status and Response of Micronutrients (Zinc, Boron and Manganese) in Texturally Different Tea Soil of Assam

Soil Science

TRA, Jorhat, Assam (2012-2015)

136

Integrated nutrient management in tea by exploitation of native PGPR Bioinoculants for higher productivity and soil health

Soil health

UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Valparai,

137

Beneficial effect of Tea Extract against smokeless Tobacco induced oral mucosal damage : Toxicological assessment

Medicinal Properties of Tea

Calcutta University in collaboration with VIMS (2012-2015)