1. Molecular characterization of horticultural crops and forest tree species.

2. ‘OMICS’ (proteomics, transcriptomics (RNAseq.) & functional genomics)- approaches to enhance fruit shelf-life in banana.

3. Micro-propagation and seed biology of forest plant species.

4. Plant Stress Biology.

1. Mangrove Research :Propagation, hardening, ex-situ conservation & re-introduction of mangroves

2. Food Plant Research: nutritional/phytochemical analysis of wild edible fruits and medicinal plants