Crop Improvement and Biotechnology

Our history

Crop Improvement Division of IISR possesses world's largest germplasm collection in various spices. A total of 25 high yielding and high quality spices varieties have been released. Vegetative and micro propagation techniques were standardized.

The Division of Crop Improvement has had a long and lustrous history that spans some 40 years. Since its inception, the Division has provided a home to innovative scientists who had made it their lives' work to reduce poverty through spices crop improvement research. Significant advancements in spices science and technologies would not have been possible had it not been for Crop Improvement Division's commitment.

Name of Head of the Division Period of service Specialization

Dr. T. E. Sheeja

  Biotechnology
Dr. K.V. Saji Jun 2022 - Economic Botany
Dr. J. Rema Feb 2018 – May 2022 Horticulture Science
Dr. B. Sasikumar Dec 2013- Jan 2018 Plant Breeding
Sri. B. Krishnamoorthy Jan 1999- Nov 2013 Plant Breeding
Dr. P.N. Ravindran 1995- Jan 1999 Botany and Cytogenetics
 

 
 
Name Designation Specialization
Dr. T. E. Sheeja Principal Scientist & Head  Plant Biotechnology
Dr. D. Prasath Principal Scientist Horticulture Science
Dr. Divya P Syamaladevi Senior Scientist Agricultural Biotechnology
Dr.Sajesh VK Senior Scientist Agricultural Extension
Dr. Sharon Aravind Scientist Spices & Plantation Crops
Ms. S. Aarthi Scientist Horticulture
Dr. Sona Charles Scientist Agricultural Bioinformatics
Mr. V A. Muhammed Nissar Scientist Horticulture
Mr.Mukesh Sankar.S Scientist Quantitative genetics, Marker assisted plant breeding and Genetical data analysis
Dr.Muhammed Azharudheen TP Scientist Molecular breeding
Dr. Maneesha S.R. Scientist Tropical fruit crops especially, Kokum; medicinal and aromatic crops; Agro- Eco Tourism
Dr. M. S. Shivakumar Scientist Plant Breeding
Ms. H. J. Akshitha Scientist Horticulture
Mr. Honnappa Asangi Scientist Spices, Plantation, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants
Mr. A Sudhakaran Senior Technical Officer Art and Photography
Mr. I P Vijesh Kumar Technical Assistant  
Research Fellows
Ms. Sumayya Hassan PhD Scholar Botany
Ms. Aswathi A P CSIR-UGC JRF Biological Sciences

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