Indian Institute of Spices Research or IISR dedicates its work to the farmers and spice industry of the nation. The Ph. D course offered by the institute is as follows:

Ph. D Programme

Subjects
Biochemistry
Bioinformatics
Biotechnology
Botany
Entomology
Genetics & Plant Breeding
Geo-informatics
Horticulture
Microbiology
Nematology
Organic Chemistry
Plant Pathology
Plant Physiology
Soil Chemistry

Eligibility
Applicant possessing a fellowship from UGC/CSIR/other authorized agencies.

Selection criteria
Based on consent of any recognized research guide obtained by the applicant

Fees
The contingency grant received by the applicant will be transferred to the institute’s account.

How to Apply
Applicants possessing the eligibility need to obtain the consent of any of the recognized research guides and send an application along with attested copies of relevant documents to the institute.

Training Programmes
Processing and evaluation of chemical quality in spices.
Integrated pest and disease management in nurseries.
Insect pest management.
Nematode management.
Mass rearing of coccinellid predators of scale insects.
Biological control of diseases.
Techniques on Phytophthora research.
Integrated nutrient management.

Contact Detail:
Indian Institute of Spices Research,
P.B.No 1701,
Marikunnu Post
Kozhikode- 673 012,
Kerala, India

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