Completed Projects
Evaluation of petitions submitted by Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board to Himachal Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission
February 15, 2005 to
June 10, 2005
Development of a high beta-carotene variety of mustard for potential development in a food based approach to reduce vitamin A deficiency in India
October 1, 2003 to
June 1, 2005
Bioremediation of pesticide-contaminated soils and its effect on soil functionality
June 26, 2000 to
May 30, 2005
@ Carry out bioremediation of hexachlorocyclohexane and methyl parathion in pots and trays and in the field@ Biodegrade endosulphan
@ Carry out fermentation studies
Distribution Loss Reduction - DRUM Training Programme (7-11 March 2005)
February 1, 2005 to
May 30, 2005
Hydrological and hydro-chemical studies at Najafgarh drain catchment (Delhi) and its impact on River Yamuna
August 1, 2002 to
May 26, 2005
Introduction of AMF (arbuscular-mycorrhizal fungi) as biofertilizers and soil-structure stabilizers for sustainable agriculture
March 1, 2000 to
May 26, 2005
The main objectives of this project are to:to initiate and establish an Indo-Swiss collaboration in a network of institutions, with a focus on beneficial plant-microbe interactions at the root-soil interface, a topic relevant for the development of sustainable agriculture;
to isolate and functionally and genetically characterize AMF strains efficient in promoting growth of wheat and pulses under semi-arid conditions and in low nutrient soils;