RESEARCH PROJECTS

ICFRE FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS

1. Effect of elevated CO₂ on agroforestry (Eucalyptus tereticornisand Populus deltoides) tree species associated with beneficial microbes (Co-PI). 2020–2024.(Co-PI) Dr. Amit Pandey, Scientist G & Ranjana Juwantha, Scientist- D
2. Exploring Trichoderma species to combat salinity-related desertification (Co-PI). 2023–2026. (Co-PI) Amit Pandey, Scientist G
3. Isolation and characterization of Rhizobium strains from leguminous trees and their evaluation in biological nitrogen fixation’ (2020-2023): (PI) Dr. Vipin Parkash, Scientist- F
4. Insect pest management of poplar using bio-pesticide (2020-2024, (CoPI) Dr. Vipin Parkash, Scientist- F
5. Genetic evaluation and characterization of Toona ciliatafor productivity enhancement (Co-PI) – Shailesh Pandey, Scientist- E
6. Association mapping of quantitative disease resistance and identification of candidate wilt resistant genes in Dalbergia sissoo (Co-PI)-Dr. Shailesh Pandey, Scientist- E

NATIONAL FUNDED RESEARCH PROJECTS (AIRCP-Entomology& Pathology) 

1. AICRP-2: All India Coordinated Research project on Bamboo.  Component 4b: Management of insect and diseases of bamboo in nursery, plantation and storage. (2019-2024), (CAMPA funded)- CoPI – Dr. Amit Pandey, Scientist G, Dr.                       Vipin Parkash, Scientist- F, Dr. Karan Pal Singh, Scientist -F, Ms. Ranjana Juwantha, Scientist- D (Investigator)

2. AICRP-11: All India Coordinated Research Project on Dalbergia sissoo (NPC)- Dr. Amit Pandey, Scientist G & Dr. Shailesh Pandey, Scientist- E
3. AICRP-20: Development of Bio pesticide products/formulations from extracts of tree borne oil seeds and tissues of wild plants for management of insect pests. Dr. Karan Pal Singh, Scientist -F
4. AICRP-21: Development of Superior Bio-fertilizers for Enhanced Plant Productivity. (April, 2020- March, 2025; CAMPA funded) (PI) – Dr. Vipin Parkash, Scientist- F
5. AICRP-25: All India Coordinated Research Project on Domestication, genetic characterization, improvement and diversified utilization of poplars Component PI- Management of major insect pests and diseases of native and exotic poplars). Shailesh Pandey, Scientist- E&Dr. Arvind Kumar, Scientist- F
6. AICRP -28: All India Coordinated Research Project on Dalbergia latifolia(Indian Rosewood) – Population status, collection, conservation, characterization, and evaluation of genetic resources of Indian Rosewood, Dalbergia latifolia (Monitor insect pests and diseases of nurseries and plantations and develop suitable management practices-Dr.Arvind Kumar, Scientist- F& Shailesh Pandey, Scientist- E
7. AICRP-30: Development of package of practices on Gmelina arborea (Khamer or Gamhar) in selected regions of India – Dr.Karan Pal Singh, Scientist -F
8. AICRP-31: Study of climate-driven effects on Indian forest through long-term monitoring (Investigator: Disease and Mycology Component Coordinator)- Amit Pandey, Scientist G; Component PI- Dr. Vipin Parkash, Scientist- F; Component CoPI- Dr. Shailesh Pandey, Scientist- E

CONSULTANCY PROJECTS         

1. Management and Conservation of holy Pipal tree at Koteshwarnath Dham, Main Village, Belaganj, Gaya (PI) Continued from April 2017 to March 2027 (10 years) funded by BTMC- Amit Pandey, Scientist G
2. Providing technical advice for the upkeep and maintenance of Holy Bodhivriksha; Continued from April 2017 funded by BTMC- Amit Pandey, Scientist G
3. National Program for conservation and development of forest genetic resources (Funded by MoEF&CC) (Investigator) Phase II- April 2020-March 2025. – Amit Pandey, Scientist G
4. In vitro mass propagation of Angelica glauca rootlet biomass for the production of bioactive phyto-compound/s using bio-inoculation technology”. April, 2019-24; NMPB funded, New Delhi ( PI) – Dr. Vipin Parkash, Scientist-F
5. Health status assessment of trees of Chandigarh(PI) (2018-2023)- Dr. Amit Pandey, Scientist G