Projects
Biparental mating and establishment of dihaploid culture for quality improvement in B. juncea
August 1, 2000 to June 1, 2006
| Completed Project
The main objectives of this project are (1) to identify promising low erucic acid/low glucosinolate/double low lines of Brassica juncea in advanced generations, (2) to perform bi-parental mating of selected lines, and (3) to establish anther culture or microspore culture for production of doubled haploids.
Energy conservation study at Hotel Soaltee Crowne Plaza, Kathmandu
July 31, 2000 to October 31, 2000
| Completed Project
Terravision
July 27, 2000 to August 31, 2005
| Completed Project
@ Produce an audio-visual series on issues related to energy, environment, and sustainable development @ Showcase success stories and initiatives that have made sustainable contribution towards improving the quality of life @ Influence the policy makers, industry personnel, and individuals to take action towards achieving sustainable development
Documentation of Punjab's biodiversity
July 18, 2000 to January 25, 2002
| Completed Project
@ Prepare a detailed profile of Punjab's biodiversity @ Document faunal/floristic diversity, including genetic significance, ecosystems, habitats, and wild relatives of domesticated and cultivated species @ Determine status and distribution of key species that need to be conserved
Eco-rating exercise: Indian Oil Corporation Jaipur Terminal (Rajasthan)
July 3, 2000 to January 31, 2001
| Completed Project
Ultrafiltration of hot clarified sugarcane juice in sugar factory
July 1, 2000 to June 30, 2001
| Completed Project
@ Develop and test heat-tolerant membrane modules for purification of hot sugarcane juice @ Pilot test a 10 m3/h membrane-filtration plant
Bioremediation of pesticide-contaminated soils and its effect on soil functionality
June 26, 2000 to May 30, 2005
| Completed Project
@ Carry out bioremediation of hexachlorocyclohexane and methyl parathion in pots and trays and in the field @ Biodegrade endosulphan @ Carry out fermentation studies
Bioremediation of oily sludge at the HPCL Refinery
June 1, 2000 to May 21, 2001
| Completed Project
The primary objective of this project was to carry out an on-site treatment of oily sludge using Oilzapper.
Bioremediation of pesticide-contaminated soils and its effect on soil functionality
May 16, 2000 to December 31, 2004
| Completed Project
The main objectives of this project are to: to carry out bioremediation of hexachlorocyclohexane and methyl parathion in pots and trays and in the field; biodegrade endosulphan; to carry out fermentation studies.