I am from Virudhachalam. I want to do B.Sc from Tamil Nadu Agricultural University. So I am going at the University to submit application form which I will download from the website of TNAU. Provide me information about total distance between TNAU and Virudhachalam? Give a location map to me? Provide some images of the University?

The Regional Research Station of Tamil Nadu Agriculture University is located at Virudhachalam.

It was established in 1963.

Location of Research Centre
This research station is situated 5 k.m. away from Vriddhachalam town on the Vriddhachalam - Cuddalore road. It lies at 11.300 N latitude and 79.260 longitude and at an altitude of 42.67 m above mean sea level. The nearest sea coast is within 50 Km distance.

Climate
Maximum Temperature : 270 C to 420 C
Minimum Temperature : 190 C to 240 C
Mean annual rainfall : S. W. : 403.22 mm 1020.26 mm, N.E. : 580.50 mm

Area : 63.53 ha.

Soil status :
Soil type : Red laterite/ Sandy soil
Soil pH : 6.5-7.0
EC : 0.05 m onhos/cm
Organic matter : Low (0.002%)
Available N : Low
Available P : Medium
Available K : Medium

Technical Specialist
Dr. G. Nallathambi, Professor and Head
Groundnut
Dr. G. Nallathambi, Professor and Head – Cytogenetics
Dr. R. Sankarapandian, Professor - Plant Breeding and Genetics
Dr. A. Mothilal, Assistant Professor – Plant Breeding and Genetics
Dr. C. Muralidharan, Associate Professor – Agronomy
Dr. G. Gunasekaran, Associate Professor – Entomology
Dr. K. Sachithanantham, Associate Professor – Plant Pathology

Sesame
Dr. G. Nallathambi, Professor and Head – Cytogenetics
Dr. A. Mothilal, Assistant Professor – Plant Breeding and Genetics
Dr. K. Subramaniam, Assistant Professor – Agronomy
Dr. V. R. Saminathan, Research Associate – Entomology
Cashew
Dr. G. Prabakaran, Research Associate – Horticulture
Dr. D. Anandanayaki, Research Associate – Horticulture
Dr. V. Ambethgar, Assistant Professor – Entomology
Cropping System Research
Dr. V. Jayabal, Professor – Agronomy

On going Research
Cashew
Hybridization and selection in cashew.
Germplasm collection, maintenance and description of types in cashew.
Nutrient Management and intercropping studies.
Bio-ecology and management of key pests of cashew.
Production and distribution of cashew grafts

Groundnut
Development of large seeded kernel groundnut.
Genetic upgradation of Arachis hypiogaea.
Evaluation of high yielding varieties
Production of nucleus seed and breeder seed.
Integrated nutrient and weed management in groundnut based cropping systems.
Impact of polyethylene film mulching.
Large seeded kernel varieties response to organic and inorganic fertilizers.
Monitoring of major pest and diseases and screening of germplasm
Integrated disease and pest management.
Utilizing cropping systems, botanicals, biological and selective insecticides.

Sesame
Germplasm maintenance, evaluation and development of hybrid sesame and suitable variety.
Nucleus and breeder seed production
Time of sowing, cropping system nutrient management and resource constraints in relation to yield maximization
Seasonal incidence in relation to biotic and abiotic factors.
Crop loss assessment due to pest complex and their management for better net returns
Development of IPM modules
Epidemiology of phyllody, root rot, powder mildew diseases and their effective management.

For further details contact:
Dr. G. NALLATHAMBI, Ph.D.,
PROFESSOR AND HEAD
Regional Research Station
Vriddhachalam - 606 001
Cuddalore district
Phone : 04143 – 260231
Fax : 04143 – 261120
E.mail : arsvri@tnau.ac.in.