Hello sir, I am KT. I want you to help me by giving me some information about the Tindivanam Oilseed research station of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU). Can you give me some details about it?

Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU) is a type of a public agricultural university.
It was formed in the year 1971.
It is located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
It is affiliated by UGC.

As you have asked about the Tindivanam Oilseed research station of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University (TNAU), I am giving you information about it, check below for the details

Oilseeds Research Station, Tindivanam

Important research station in Tamil Nadu exclusively for oilseeds
Started as Agricultural Research Station in 1935

Objectives:

To evolve groundnut, sesame and castor varieties with desirable attributes
To develop crop management technologies for the released varieties
To identify the best crop rotation and inter crop suited for the zone.

Future Thrust

Breeding for quality attributes in groundnut and sesame with meticulous importance on rainfed conditions with resistance/ tolerance to biotic and abiotic stresses.
Making of nucleus and breeder seeds of promising varieties released from the station.
Undertaking water technology studies for rainfed oilseed crops.
Developing Agri-Horti and Agri-Sylvipasturl systems suitable for the region

Contact:
Oil Seeds Research Station,
Erayanur Village (Post),
Tindivanam - 604 025.
Phone : 04147-250293, 04147-250001
Fax: 04147-250293