Research projects

Research projects

STATE PLAN FUNDED PROJECTS (2025-26)

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No.

Title of the Project

Name of the P.I.

1

Production of Planting Materials of Two Rare Orchids of Odisha (Pomatocalpa decipiens and Cymbidium bicolor), through Tissue Culture

Dr. Nihar Ranjan Nayak,
Sr. Scientist

2

Propagation of Bulbophyllum Orchids of Odisha through Tissue Culture

Dr. Nihar Ranjan Nayak,
Sr. Scientist

3

Generation of Genetic Variants for Dendrobium, Cattleya, Cymbidium and Spathoglottis Orchids through Mutation Breading Towards Development of Novel Flowers.

Dr. Nihar Ranjan Nayak,
Sr. Scientist

4

Development of Molecular Markers for Dendrobium Sonia (Erasakul), Dendrobium Singapore White and Dendrobium Sanun White

Dr. Nihar Ranjan Nayak,
Sr. Scientist

5

Population Analysis of Dendrobium regium Prain: An Endemic Orchid of India

Dr. Nihar Ranjan Nayak,
Sr. Scientist

6

Molecular characterization and assessment of genetic variability in Diospyros melanoxylonRoxb.(Kendu) tree populations in Odisha

Dr. G.K. Surabhi,
Sr. Scientist

7

Developing efficient micro-propagation methods for some important RET listed forest tree species of Odisha

Dr. G.K. Surabhi,
Sr. Scientist

8

Deciphering molecular regulation of key cell wall modifying proteins involved in fruit shelf-life in banana employing novel Tandem Mass Tag (TMT ) technology

Dr. G.K. Surabhi,
Sr. Scientist

9

Validation of transcriptome and proteome data to decipher highly interacting genes/proteins involved in key metabolic pathways in banana

Dr. G.K. Surabhi,
Sr. Scientist

10

Therapeutic potential of Aporosaoctandra in high fat diet fed streptozotocin-induced type 2 diabetes mellitus in experimental rats

Dr. Atish Kumar Sahoo,
Sr. Scientist

11

Neuroprotective effects of Ardisia solanacea in Streptozotocin-induced Type 2 diabetic rat model

Dr. Atish Kumar Sahoo,
Sr. Scientist

12

Extraction, isolated fractionation and characterization of bioactive compounds in Buchananialanzan Spreng

Dr. Atish Kumar Sahoo,
Sr. Scientist

13

Neuroprotective Assessment of Pentylcurcumene against Sodium azide- induced Alzheimer’s Disease (AD)

Dr. Atish Kumar Sahoo,
Sr. Scientist

14

Field Evaluation of Eco-physiological Adaptations in Reintroduced Xylocarpus Species in Bhitarkanika: Implications for Mangrove Conservation in Coastal Odisha

Dr. U.C. Basak,
Sr. Scientist

15.

Taxonomic and ethnobotanical significance of the Leguminosae family in Odisha

Dr. Kalidass C., Scientist

16

Conservation and Biotechnological Strategies for Micropropagation of Selected Endangered Medicinal Plants in Odisha

Dr. Kalidass C., Scientist

17

Development of spawn protocols and restoration techniques for selected wild edible mushroom species in Odisha

Dr. Kalidass C., Scientist

18

Developing a protocol for the control of lethal browning of tissue culture plantlets of the commercial banana variety cv. Red banana, Robusta

Dr. Kalidass C., Scientist