Our Academic Ecosystem

UPASI TRF has produced numerous in-house PhD scholars and supported outside scholars by way of primary data collection.
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In-house PhD Submissions

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Peer-reviewed Publications

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External Experiments Completed

In-house PhD Submissions

Year
Title
ResearcherDesignation in TRFSupervisorUniversity
2025A synergetic approach of bioactive metabolites for the effective management of grey blight disease in teaFrancis Lijo Mendez ASenior Research Fellow in Plant PathologyP NepoleanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2025Package of Agronomic Practices on Japanese Model to Suit for Mechanization in Tea in South IndiaA S AlagurajaAssistant BotanistR Victor J IlangoBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2025Development of tea clones with biotic and abiotic stress tolerance through breeding in tea (Camellia sinensis l. Spp.)Rajesh KannaAssistant BotanistR Victor J IlangoBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2020Studies on influence of water quality on tea Brewing and enhancing tea quality by addition of edible acidsP. MurugesanAdvisory Officer, CoonoorV. A. ShanmugaselvanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2020Haploid Embryogenesis in Tea anther and in vitro studies ; And Its interolog mapping of AndrogenesisCH. Naga Pawan KumarSenior Research Fellow in BiotechnologyK. N. ChandrashekaraBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2019S. Sathiya PriyaSenior Research Fellow in BiotechnologyS. AravinthBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2019Nutrient Status and integrated Nutrient Management in Tea Under the Nilgiri Conditions with Special Reference to Plant Growth Promoting RhizobacteriaDeepthi KavirajSubject specialist, UPASI KVK, CoonoorR. RajkumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2018R. JagadhishSenior Research Fellow in ChemistryV. A. ShanmugaselvanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2018R. ParthibarajAsst Advisory Officer, VandiperiyarR. Victor J IlangoBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2018Studies on Grafting For Improved Productivity Drought Tolerance and Induction of Flowering For Breeding in Tea Camellia SppK. RanjithAsst BotanistR. Victor J IlangoBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2018P. PrabhakaranSenior Research Fellow in EntomologyB. RadhakrishnanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2018Influence of Native PGPR In Relation to Integrated Nutrient Management in TeaT. PrincySenior Research Fellow in PathologyR. RajkumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2018A Comprehensive Study on Differential Responses of Tea Cultivars to Soil Moisture StressM. NalinaSenior Research Fellow in BiotechnologyR. RajkumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2018Understanding the Impact of Climate on South indian Tea Growing Regions and Future Projections an Environmental Economic Modelling ApproachE. Edwin RajAsst PhysiologistR. RajkumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2017Molecular Studies For The Management Of Tea Mosquito Bug Helopeltis Theivora Hemiptera Miridae Infesting TeaM. SuganthiSenior Research Fellow in BiotechnologyS. ArvinthBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2017Integrated Management of Branch Canker Disease in TeaMareeswaranSenior Research Fellow in PathologyR. Premkumar & Radhakrishnan BCalicut University
2016Studies on the Entomopathogenic Fungus Leceanicillium lecanii Zare & Gams for the Control of Tea Thrips Scirtothrips bispinosus (Bagnall)Sankara RamasubramaniyanSenior Research Fellow in EntomologyA. BabuBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2016Studies on the residues of certain plant protection chemicals Used on teaA. Sathish KumarSenior Research Fellow in ChemistryV.K. SenthurpandianBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2016Studies on humic acid and its influence on teaK. PoobathirajSenior Research Fellow in ChemistryV.K. SenthurpandianBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2016Studies on method optimization, validation and Quantification of macrolide and phthalic acid Diamide pesticides in teaK. MadasamySenior Research Fellow in Residue ChemistryV. A. ShanmugaselvanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2015S. MuralidharanSenior Research Fellow in BiotechnologyA.K.A. MandalBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2015Development of an IPM strategy for the management of red spider mite, Oligonychus coffee Nietner (Acarina: Tetranychidae) infesting teaD. VasanthakumarSenior Research Fellow in EntomologyA. BabuBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2015P. NepoleanSenior Research Fellow in PathologyR. PremkumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2015T. KuberanSenior Research Fellow in PathologyR. PremkumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2015In vitro studies on edible plant lectins for the control of red spider mite Oligonychus coffeae Nietner and Exobasidium vexans Massee infesting teaA. KalaivaniSenior Research Fellow in BiotechnologyS. AravinthBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2014Biochemical And Molecular Studies On The Resistance Mechanisms In Tea Against Blister Blight DiseaseS.N. NishaSenior Research Fellow in BiotechnologyA.K.A. MandalBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2013D. ShaliniSenior Research Fellow in PhysiologyR. Raj KumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2012P. Senthil KumarTea Technologist & HOD TechnologyA.K.A. MandalBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2012Bio Ecology of the Tea Thrips Scirtothrips Bispinosus Bagnall Thysanoptera Thripidae and Its Natural Enemies in South Indian Tea PlantationsP. MahendranEntomologistB. RadhakrishnanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2012Studies on Pesticide Resistance in the Red Spider Mite, Oligonychus coffeae nietner (Acarina: Tetranychidae) Infesting TeaA. RoobakkumarAsst EntomologistA. BabuBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2012Biochemical And Molecular Studies of Bud Dormancy in TeaK. ThirugnanasambanthamSenior Research Fellow in BiotechnologyA.K.A. MandalBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2012Integrated nutrient management inm in tea with special reference to biofertilizersA. BalamuruganSenior Research Fellow in PathologyR. PremkumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2011G. KotturAsst Tea TechnologistR. Raj KumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2011Siby MathewAdvisory Officer, VandiperiyarA.K.A. MandalBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2011Studies On Neoseiulus Longispinosus Evans Acar Phytoseiidae a Major Predator of Red Spider Mite Infesting Tea with Emphasis on Its Genetic Improvement by Induced Pesticide ResistanceV.K. Jasin RahmanSenior Research Fellow in EntomologyA. BabuBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2010A. SoumiksarkarSenior Research Fellow in PathologyR. SelvasundaramBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2010K. PerumalsamySenior Research Fellow in EntomologyS. VenkatesanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2009Sarvottam D. JoshiSenior Research Fellow in PhysiologyVinod HaridasBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2009S. Daisylin Anbu SujithaSenior Research Fellow in Tea TechnologyS. VenkatesanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2009S. SeenivasanSenior Research Fellow in Residue ChemistryN. MuraleedharanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2009S. JayaganeshSenior Research Fellow in Soil ChemistryS. VenkatesanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2008Jibu ThomasAsst BiotechnologistR. Raj KumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2008Studies on certain plant volatiles attracting the shot hole border, euwallacea fornicatus (Eichhoff)(Scolytidae: Coleoptera) infesting teaSachin P. JamesSenior Research Fellow in EntomologyR. SelvasundaramBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2008K.V. HemalathaAsst Soil ChemistS. VenkatesanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2008C. KarthicaSenior Research Fellow in Residue ChemistryN. MuraleedharanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2008Studies on the exploration of Biofertilizers in teaN. Tensingh BaliahSenior Research Fellow in PathologyU.I. BabyCalicut University
2008D. AjayAsst PathologistU.I. BabyBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2007M. SaravananBotanistR. Raj KumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2007T. MuthumaniAsst Tea TechnologistD.P. VermaBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2007K.M. Mariya JohnSenior Research Fellow in BiotechnologyR. Prem KumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2007Deepu VijayanSenior Research Fellow in BiotechnologyP.K. PiusBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2006Crop physiology in relation to dry matter partitioning in tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze).R. Raj Kumar, D.Sc.Physiologist-Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
2006R. SanjayAsst BotanistU.I. BabyBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2006V.K. SenthurpandianSoil Chemist & HOD ChemistryS. VenkatesanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2006K. GunasundariBotanistR. Raj KumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2005Joseph LopezSenior Research Fellow in BiotechnologyR. Raj KumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2005K.N. ManikandanAsst Residue ChemistN. MuraleedharanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2004Biotechnological approaches for characterization and breeding of tea camellia SPPT. BalasavarananSenior Research Fellow in BiotechnologyS. MarimuthuBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2004Studies on the red spider mite oligonychus coffeae nietner tetranychidae acarina infesting tea in Southern IndiaD.N.P. SudarmaniAsst EntomologistN. MuraleedharanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2003K.A. Ajaya KumarBotanistR. Raj KumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2003Production of somaclonal plants in tea camellia sinensis L O Kuntze and screening for variationVinod HaridasAsst BotanistS. MarimuthuBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2002P. PonmuruganSenior Research Fellow in PathologyU.I. BabyBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2002Production and dry matter partitioning in relation to developmental stages and agronomic practices in tea camellia SPP LSpurgeon CoxBotanistR. Raj KumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2001S. VenkatesanSoil Chemist & HOD ChemistryD.P. VermaBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2001Studies on the blister blight disease of tea in Southern IndiaR. PremkumarPathologist & HOD PathologyS. ManianBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2001Studies on the thorny stem blight disease in teaM R Chandra MouliU.I. BabyBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2000Studies on the tea mosquito bug helopeltis theivora waterhouse hemiptera miridae infesting tea in Southern IndiaR. SudhakaranAsst EntomologistN. MuraleedharanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1999Investigations on the biochemical basis of rooting and clonal compatibility in grafting of fresh cuttings in Tea (Camellia L.SSP).Chemuturi SreedharBotanistM. SatyanarayanaUniversity of Mysore, Mysore
1999Weeds in south Indian tea fieldsR. Victor J. IlangoBotanistM. SatyanarayanaUniversity of Mysore, Mysore
1998In vitro mutagenesis micropropagation and field evaluation in tea camellia sinensis L O KuntzeK.S. MuraliSenior Research Fellow in BiotechnologyL. ManivelBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1998Somatic embryogenesis of tea Camellia Sinensis L O Kuntze and their evaluation under in vivo conditionsV. PandiduraiTech Asst in BiotechnologyL. ManivelBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1998In vitro techniques for the propagation of biclonal tea seed progeniesG. C. AbrahamAsst PhysiologistK.K. KrishnamurthyBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1995Influence of plant growth regulators on developmental physiological and biochemical features of tea camellia sinensis L O KuntzeR. Raj KumarAsst Physiologist/PhysiologistL. ManivelBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1994Studies on cydia leucostoma meyrick lepidoptera tortricidae the flushworm of teaK. KumaravadiveluAsst EntomologistN. MuraleedharanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1992Studies on euwallacea fornicatus eichhoff coleoptera scolytidae the shot hole borer of teaM. ParthibanAsst Pathologist/Asst Advisory Officer, MunnarN. MuraleedharanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1992Studies on the pink mite acaphylla theae WATT acarina eriophyoidea eriophyidae infesting tea in Southern IndiaE. LoganathanAsst EntomologistN. MuraleedharanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1992Studies on the blister blight exobasidium vexans massee hymenomycetes exobasidiales disease affecting tea in Southern IndiaS. Chandra MouliPathologist & HOD PathologyK.K. KrishnamurthyBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1990Studies on the leaf roller caloptilia theivora walsingham lepidoptera gracillariidae infesting tea in Southern IndiaR. SelvasundaramAsst. EntomologistN. MuraleedharanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1990Certain factors influencing rooting of tea (Camellia L spp) clonal cuttingsM. SatyanarayananPlant Breeder & HOD BotanyV.S. SharmaUniversity of Mysore, Mysore
1990P. RajasekaranAsst. PhysiologistK.K. KrishnamurthyBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1989Studies on the aphid toxoptera aurantii boyer de fonscolombe hemiptera aphididae and its natural enemies in Southern Indian tea plantationsB. RadhakrishnanAssistant EntomologistN. MuraleedharanBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1986Physico-chemical Studies on Soils of the Tea-growing Areas in Southern IndiaS. NatesanSoil Chemist & HOD ChemistryV. KrishnanIndian Institute of Science, Bangalore

PhD Submissions with the support of UPASI TRI

Year
Title
ResearcherSupervisorUniversity
2025Bio Ecology, Life Table and Biocontrol Potential of the Green Lacewings, Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi Esben-Petersen (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) on a Major Pest of Tea, the Red Spider Mite, Oligonychus coffeae Nietner (Acari: Tetranychidae)N Santhana BharthiK. SujathaBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2016Agri Horticultural developments in the Nilgiris 1820 to 1977 a historical studyKrishna Priya MPerumal ABharathiar University, Coimbatore
2014Evaluation of trichoderma Spp. isolated from southern indian tea plantations against phomopsis canker diseaseAnita SPonmurugan, PAnna University
2013Molecular characterization of cephaleuros parasiticus karst the causal agent of red rust disease in tea plantsRamya, MPonmurugan, PAnna University
2013Evaluation of potassium solubilizing bacteria in tea fields for increased productivity and soil healthBagyalakshmi BPonmurugan, PAnna University
2013Isolation Characterization And Field Evaluation Of Indigenous Pseudomonas Fluorescens For Biocontrol Activity Against Phomopsis Canker Disease In TeaV. KanimozhiPonmurugan, PAnna University
2013Standardization Of Culturing Techniques For Cephaleuros Parasiticus Karst The Causal Organism Of Red Rust Disease In Tea PlantsSaravanan DPonmurugan, PAnna University
2012A Study on The Productivity of Tea in Tamil Nadu with Special Reference to The Nilgiris DistrictN.M. ViswanathanO.B. Pramod KumarBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2012Studies on cercospora theae petch a causal organism of birds eye spot disease in tea plantsMythili Gnanamangai BPonmurugan, PAnna University
2011Screening, Identification and Characterization of Polyphenol oxidase in tea (Camellia sinensis (L.) O. Kuntze) for Selection of Superior Clones in UPASI GermplasmRamkumar, SSureshkumar, PBharathidasan University
2009Evaluation of the anti-atherogenic potential of epigallocatechin gallate from Camellia sinensis Green Tea in Rattus norvegicusRamesh, EGeraldine, PBharathidasan University
2007History of industries of the Nilgiris South India and their impact A D 1832 to 2000Sriganapriya, RIlangovan, TBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2006Impact of microbial enzymes on the quality of CTC black teaR S Senthil KumarSwaminathan, KBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2006Studies on chemical parameters of tea in relation to qualityShanmuga selvan, VASivasamy, PMadurai Kamraj University
2005Studies on variability genetic divergence and crop improvement in tea Camellia assamica Masters WightB.RamasubramanianK.V. MohananUniversity of Calicut
2004Development of physiological and biochemical markers for drought tolerance and blister blight resistance in tea camellia sinensis L O KuntzJeyaramraja, P RManian, SBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2004Evaluation of the systemic foliar spray fungicides amistar and score under South Indian conditionsS. Nithya MeenakshiManian, SBharathiar University, Coimbatore
2002Studies on diversity patterns of arbuscular mycorrhizal association with Camellia sinensis L O Kuntze var UPASI-9 in Nilgiris of Tamil Nadu India and their effect on its growth and nutritionRajesh Kumar, SSelvaraj, TBharathidasan University
2002Studies on the effect of integrated nutrient management on soil health growth and productivity of tea camellia spEaswaran S.N. KumarTamil Nadu Agricultural University
2002Studies on fermentative hepatoprotective nutritive and biosorptive properties of tea fungus medusomyces giseviiMurugesan, G SSwaminathan, KBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1993Studies on the effect of different agrochemicals on the photosynthetic efficiency of tea camellia sinensis L O kuntze leavesAjit Kumar SarmaManivel, LBharathiar University, Coimbatore
1991Effect of water stress on growth and development of the tea plant camellia sinensis L O kuntzeAnanta Chandra HandiqueManivel, LBharathiar University, Coimbatore