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A) LIST OF COMPLETED PROJECTS :
Forecasting Blister Blight and Biology and Control of primary root diseases.
Plant Protection : Pest Control
UPASI-TRF (1991-99)
Investigations on the -Bio-chemical basis of rooting and clonal compatibility in nursery grafting of fresh cuttings in tea (camellia L. spp) - - UPASI-TRF
Plant Development
UPASI-TRF (1993-96)
Role of enzymes in tea processing.
Quality Improvement
UPASI-TRF (1993-01)
Integrated Management of Helopeltis theivora Waterhouse Project.
Plant Protection : Integrated Pest Management
TRA - TOCKLAI (1993-98)
Adaptive Research in Biological Control of scale insects and mites infesting tea.
Plant Protection : Bio Control
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidalaya, Nadia, West Bengal. (1993-96)
Biocontrol of tea pests using indigenous natural enemies.
TRA-TOCKLAI (1993-96)
Pesticide Residue in Tea
Plant Protection : Pesticide Residue Limits
TRA Tocklai
UPASI TRF
IHBT, Palampur
Soil Test crop response study for yield prediction and rationalization of nitrogen and potassium manuring in tea
Soil Nutrition
UPASI-TRF (1994-99)
Development of a protocol for efficient somaclonal plants using drought tolerant UPASI clones as source of explants
Plant Breeding
UPASI-TRF (1997-01)
Studies on Ground Water stadus of tea Soils of Assam and its impact on leaching loss of macronutrients and fertilizer management - Phase II
Water management
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-ASSAM. (2002 - 2005)
Anticarcinogenic and Antimutagenic effects of Black Tea.
Human Health Cancer related
ITRC, Lucknow (1998-01)
Extraction Identification quantification and Utilization of Endogenous Growth Hormones in tea.
Plant physiology
TRA-TOCKLAI (1995-01)
Studies on Pacha Taint in CTC Tea.
UPASI-TRF jointly with CFTRI Mysore, (1999-03)
Standardization of Green Tea Manufacture.
IHBT, Palampur (2000-02)
Modulation of Winter Dormancy in tea.
IHBT, Palampur (2000-01)
Antioxidant Role of Black Tea Infusion on the oxidative Damage of Proteins.
Calcutta University (1999-02)
Use of Black Tea in Reducing Cytotoxic Effects of Heavy Metal Pollutants.
Human Health Arsenic related
V.I.M.S., R. K. Mission Seva Pratishthan (2000-02)
Studies on entomopathogens affecting the major pests of tea in South India.
UPASI-TRF (2001-03)
Extraction, Identification and Quantification of volatile flavoury constituents (VFC) in TRA released Darjeeling clones and standardization of process variables in Darjeeling tea with special reference to V.F.C.
TRA-TOCKLAI jointly with DTRC (2001-03)
Studies on Aroma Complex of tea from Kangra Region.
An approach to induce selective apoptosis in tumor cells without harming the normal cells of the partner by black tea extract.
Bose Institute, (2001-03)
Ecological Studies into t he association of Pratylenchus loosi and other nematodes with tea in higher and lower altitudes of Darjeeling hills.
Nematology
Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, (2001-03)
Evaluation of the medicinal properties including antineoplastic property of tea root extract and its active constituents.
Human Health Medicinal Property
IICB, Jadavpur, Kolkata, (2001-03)
Studies on the Borers (Cerambycidac:Coleoptera) attacking shade trees of tea plantations.
Plant Protection Shade Tree Pests
Department of Zoology , Calcutta University, (2001-04)
Investigations on chemopreventive efficacy of Black Tea, the popular beverage in India.
Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, Parel (2001-04)
A search for the arthropod enemies of tea pests from Darjeeling slopes and adjoining plains with a study on their efficacy.
Plant Protection: Bio-Control
University of North Bengal, Siliguri (2001-02)
Prospective anti-osteoporosis and anti-hepato-pancreatitis effects of Black Tea Extract.
Dept of Physiology, Presidency College. (2001-04)
Modulation of Cytotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Arsenic Compounds in Mammalian cells by Tea Extract and its Polyphenols
Department of Environmental Carcinogenesis & Toxicology. Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata ( 2002 - 04)
Pharmacological Evaluation of the Medicinal Properties of Indian Black Tea
Dept. of Pharmaceutical Technology Jadavpur University, Kolkata (2002-04)
Studies on Ground Water Status of tea soils of Assam and its impact on leaching loss of macronutrients and fertilizer management - Phase I
Water management through remote sensing technique
Department of Soil Science, Assam Agriculture University Jorhat, Assam (2002-05)
Therapeutic potential of black tea in various gastrointestinal (GI) disorders : Study with theaflavins and other black tea constituents
Drug Development Division Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur, (2002-04)
Development of a manufacturing process for Green Tea Polyphonels from fresh leaves of Assam Tea.
Product diversification
Regional Research Laboratory, Jorhat - 785006.Assam, (2002-05)
Antioxidant Potential of Black Tea on Prostrate Cancer
Industrial Toxicology Research Centre, Lucknow - 226002, U.P. (2002-05)
Effect of Tea on Oral Mucosal Cells.
Ramkrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan, Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, Kolkata (2003-06)
Evaluation of the role of Black Tea in the Prevention of Lung Cancer.
Deptt of Cancer Chemoprevention, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata, (2002 - 04)
Black tea as an antidote for cigarette smoke induced oxidative damage of proteins and DNA as well as cancer (II phase)
Dr.B.C.Ghua Centre for genetic engineering & biotechnology, Calcutta University (2002 - 05)
Studies on the volatile profile of cut stems of Montanova bipinnatifida an attractant for trapping shot holes borer infesting tea.
UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Valparai (2003 - 05)
Ergonomic Assessment of Working Postures assumed by workers Engaged in Tea Cultivation.
Ergonomics
Dept of Family Resource Management, Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam (2003 - 05)
Studies on mineralization of nitrogen, urea hydrolysis and nutrient releasing capacity of tea soils of South India
UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Valparai (2003 - 06)
Role of tea polyphenols on the sensitivity of human leukemic cells to apoptosis
Human Health: Cancer related
Dept. of Environmental Carcinogenesis, Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata (2003 - 05)
Immunomodulatory activity of Black Tea
Human Health: Immunomodulatory activity
Department of Physiology, Calcutta University (2003-06)
Stress-Hypertension and effect of tea
Human Health:Hypertension
University College of medicine, University of Calcutta (2004 - 2006)
Evaluation of bio-control potential of some arthropod natural enemies of major tea pests from Darjeeling slopes and its adjoining plains - 2nd Phase.
Department of Zoology North Bengal University (2004-2006)
Evaluation of pro and antioxidant properties of black tea in relation to regulation of mitochondrial death cascade in cancer and immune cells
Animal Physiology Section Bose Institute (2004-2006)
An ergonomics - oriented physiological study on workers and workplace environment of tea manufacturing units of Eastern India and its relation with performance and productivity
Department of Physiology Presidency College (2004-2005)
Microbial Control of Tea Pests - 2nd Phase
UPASI Tea Research Foundation , VALPARAI (2004-2006)
Studies on VAM Symbiosis and Rhizosphere Microflora and Effect of their Interactions on Growth and Nutrition of Tea Plant
Tea Research Association, Jortah, Assam (2004-2006)
Microbial Control of Tea Pests - (Phase - III)
UPASI TRF, Valparai (2004-2006)
Development of manufacturing process for green tea polyphenols from fresh leaves of Assam Tea - Extension of No.34
RRL, Jorhat (2005-06)
Studies on Nutrient Release pattern of Vermicompost and Vermiwash and its effect on uptake and Quality Assessment of Organic Tea
Organic Tea
IIT, Kharagpur (2004-2006)
Exploratory studies on development of electronic nose for tea
Quality Improvement: manufacturing
C-DAC, Kolkata (2004-06)
Evaluation of the role of Black Tea in the Prevention of Lung Cancer - Phase II Study.
CNCI, Kolkata (2005-06)
Assessment of anti-stress and aging defence activities of blact tea thearubigins and theaflavins
Human Health: Anti Stress
Dept. of Zoology, University of Calcutta (2004-2007)
Pesticide Residue in tea for setting MRLs (II Phase)
Plant Protection: Pesticide Residue
Stamdardisation and optimization of processing conditions in relation to biochemical parameters for manufacture of green tea and oolong tea.
Processing : Green Tea, Oolong Tea
TRA-Tocklai (Non-Starter) (2004-06)
Standardization of Green Tea Manufacture (Phase II)
Green Tea Manufacture
IHBT, Palampur, CSIR (2005-2007)
Occupational Mobility of Plantation Sector Labours in Assam: Determinants and implications.
Work study: Tea Labour in Assam
Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar (2005-07)
Study of Genotypic Predisposition to Oral Cancer modified by Tea: A collaborative study of the population of Assam.
Jointly by VIMS, Kolkata and Dibrugarh University, Assam (2005-2007)
Effect of Tea Polyphenols on invasive potential of tumor cells
CNCI, Kolkata (2005-08)
Promoting organic Farming for tea productivity and quality under Hill and mountain agro-system
CSK-Himachal Pradesh Krishi Viswa Vidyalaya, Palampur, (2005-2009)
Investigation on the bioresources for the development of Integrated Disease Management (IDM) strategy against root-knot nematode and certain soil brone fungal pathogens associated with nursery tea.
Integrated Disease Management (IDM)
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat-ASSAM. (2006-07)
Utilization and implementation of Native Microbial Bio-agents for control of termite pests in Tea Plantation of North East India
Biological Control of Termite
TRA, Tocklai, Jorhat, Assam (2005-2008)
Succeptability change in Tea Mosquito Bug, Helopeltis Theivora, in North East India
TRA, Tocklai, Jorhat, Assam (2006-2007)
UPASI - TRF, Valparai, Tamil Nadu (2005-2007)
Nutrient Management Strategic Productivity and quality of tea plantation in selected Tea Gardens in North Bengal
Plant Nutrition Management
Bidhan Chandra Krishi Vishwavidalaya, Nadia, West Bengal. (2006-09)
Development of Bio-fertilizers for promoting Tea Growth and productivity.
IHBT, Palampur (2006-08)
Studies on Vermiculture and vermicomposting in tea growing areas.
UPASI - TRF, Valparai, Tamil Nadu (2006-2008)
Inhibitory Role of Black Tea on Cigarette smoke - induced Emphysema as well as NF-kB-mediated inflammatory response using the Guinea Pig as a model animal
Medicinal Properties of Tea
Dr. B. C. Guho Centre for Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology, University of Calcutta (2006-2009)
Aproductive improvement - linked study on women tea pluckers of Eastern India with special considerations to their working comfort, welfare and health status
Presidency College, Kolkata (2006-2009)
Egnonomic Assessment of Technologies used by workers in performance of Different Activities in Tea Cultivation
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam (2006-2008)
Studies on Mineralization of Nitrogen, Urea Hydrolysis and Nutrient (K,P,S,Ca, Mg, and Zn) releasing capacity of tea soils of South India - Phase -II.
UPASI - TRF, Valparau, Tamil Nadu(2006-2007)
Process Development and Enrichment of Vermicompost and its Assessment in Tea Rhizosphere grown at two different altitudes.
Organic Tea Processing / Improvement
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal (2006-2009)
A study to evaluate the possible ameliorating effects of Black Tea Extract (BTE) on Obesity-ubdyced kuver abd bone pathophysiologic changes.
Human Health Benefits
Presidency College, Kolkata (2006-2008)
Quality measurement of Black Tea by Electronic means - Integration of E-Nose, E-Tongue and E-Vision.
C-DAC, Kolkata (2006-2008)
Comparative Antimutegenic and Anticarconogenic effects of Black Tea polyphenols Theaflavins, Thearubigins and the different fractions of Thearubigins in multiple test system.
Human Health
Indian Instititute of Chemical Biology, Jadavpur, Kolkata - (2006-2009)
Health status of female tea garden workers with special reference to incidence of anaemia and malnutrition
VIMS, RKMSP, Kolkata (2006-2009)
Studies with some chemical constituents as nutraceuticals of beverage Camellia sinensis with reference to antiulcerogenic activity and the mechanism involved
Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research. Kolkata (2006-2009)
Generation and analysis of expressed sequence tags (ESTs) from the tender shoots cDNA library during blister blight disease infection and "banji" shoot formation in tea plant.
UPASI TRF, Valparai, Tamil Nadu, (2007-2010)
Effect of Green & Black Tea Extracts on Endocrine System (thyroid - Gonadal with possible Mode of Action.
Department of Physiology, University College of Sciences, Kolkata, (2007-2009)
Biochemical and Molecular Approached to Drought Stress Tolerance in Tea.
Plant Pathology, Breeding & Development
Department of Life Science, Assam University, Silchar (2007-2010)
Studies on Therapeutic Attributes of Polyphenols from Kangra Tea (Camellia Sinensis (L) O Kuntze.
Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, palampur (2007-2010)
Studies on Pesticide Residues in tea for setting MRLs - Phase-III.
Plant Protection: Pesticide Residue Limits
UPASI TRF, Valparai, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, (2007-2008)
Evaluation of chemopreventive efficacy of polymeric Black Tea Polyphenols and Mechanism(s) of their Anti-Promoting Effectss.
Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre, (2007-2010)
Development of mass rearing technique for two major predators of red spider mites.
Plant Protection and Pesticide Management
UPASI TRF, Coimbatore, Valparai, Tamil Nadu (2007-2010)
Social security benefits and socio economic conditions of small planters and plantation workers in Tamil Nadu Kerala - A study.
Socio Economics
Department of Economics, S. T. Hindu College, Nagercoli, (2007-2009)
Development of a single cut machine for converting green tea leaves into granulated black tea (CTC type).
Quality Improvement : Machinery Development
Agriculture & Food Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, (2007-2009)
Does milk blunt the benefits of black tea - A physiological and biochemical study?
S. N. Pradhan Centre for Neuro Science, University of Calcutta (2007-2009)
Biochemical Investigations on the quality of made teas in North Bengal - Tea Research Association, Nagrakata Sub Station
Quality
TRA Nagrakata Subdivision, Jalpaiguri (2007-2009)
Studies on the Protective role of Black Tea and Mint Tea against Changes in the Endothelial Function in Preeclamptic women
Bharthi Women's College, University of Chennai (2007-2009)
The Role of Black Tea in Modulation of Bio-activation and Detoxification of Carcionogen and in Prevention of Tobacco Associated ROS Generation
Chittaranjan Nation Cancer Institute, Kolkata (2007-2009)
Developing soil solubility criteria for replanting based on soil health parameters
Soil Science: Replantation
Tocklai Experimental Station, TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM (2008-2011)
Developing a low input weed control programme to reduce chemical load in tea soils
Weed Control, Plant Protection
Tocklai Experimental Station, TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM (2007-2010)
Selection, collection and preservation of tea germplasm from North Bengal area for development of improved planting materials for Dooars, Terai and Darjeeling
Germplasms, Plant breeding
TRA, Nagrakata Subdivision, Jalpaiguri (2008-2011)
Investigation on the bio resources for the development of Integrated Disease Management (IDM) strategy against root kno nematode and certain soil borne fungal pathogens associated with nursery tea - Phase II.
Plant Protection; Disease Management
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat Assam (2008-2010)
Assessment of spiders as second order of bio-control agents in tea ecosystem with special reference to Assam and Dooar of West Bengal.
Plant Protection: Biological control
Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta (2008-2011)
Screening of antistress and aging defence ingredients of tea by cell Biology assays
Genetics Research Unit, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta, (2008-2011)
Resource Utilization in Tea Industry: current problem and future prospects with special reference to labour.
Socio-Economics
Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Kolkata (2008-2011)
A Quantitative Study of tea industry, market, pricing and organization
Impact of video show developed for disseminating nutrition messages to female tea plantation workers of Assam
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam (2007-2009)
Multicentric study on Effect of tea in cerebrovascular disease
VIMS, Kolkata, (2007-2011)
Impregnation of Oxygen during fermentation of CTC Tea
Tocklai Experimental Stattion, TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM (2007-2009)
Modification of SEPTU Micronizer for converting Green Tea Leaves into granulated black tea
Tea Engineering
Tocklai Experimental Stattion, TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM (2008-2010)
Prevention of gastric Ulceration by Black Tea : an insight into Extracellular Matrix Remodeling of gastric tissues
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, West Bengal (2008-2011)
Influence of Apoptosis in Human Leukemic Cells by Tea Via Modulation of NFKB, PKC and Histone Deacetylase
Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata
Measurement of Blackness and Fibre in Finished CTC Tea by Electronic vision (E-Vision ) System
Electronics
C-DAC, Kolkata (2009-2011)
Influence of soil organic matter on productivity and measures to improve the soil health in the tea soils of South India
Soil Science
UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Valparai, Coimbatore, (2009-2012)
Exploratory studies towards the development of indigenous sensors for tea aroma
Jadavpur University, Kolkata (2009-2011)
Development of package of practices for the fields under machine harvesting.
Field Mechanization
Stueies on Biotypes of Helopeltis Theivora (Hemiptera :Miriade) in North East India
Plant Protection
TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM, (2009-2011)
Standardization and optimization of processing conditions for manufacturing Oolong tea under North East Indian condition
TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM, (2009-2012)
Studies on tea and tea root extracts to explore protective effects against radiation exposure
West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata (2009-2012)
Developing package of practices for the management of compact tea soils by modifying soil physical environment
Soil Chemistry
TRA, Jorhat, ASSAM, (2010-2013)
Molecular action of Black tea extract against experimental arthritis
Calcutta University (2010-2012)
Studies on the protective role of black tea and mint tea extracts in placental explant culture of preeclamptic women - 2nd phase
Bharthi Women's College, University of Chennai (2010-2012)
Evaluation of Streptomyces species for the biological control of stem and root diseases of tea (Camellia sinensis (L) O. Kuntze
K. S. Rangasamy College, Tamil Nadu, (2010-2012)
Evaluation of protective and healing effect of black tea against peptic ulcer diathesis using human cohort : A multi center study
IPGMER, Kolkata (2010-2012)
Lectins: an alternative biotic stress management system in tea
Biotechnology
UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Valparai, Coimbatore. (2010-2013)
Studies on the efficacy of certain indigenous plant preparations against major pests and disease of tea
Knowledge and practice of Tea Plantation workers of Assam regarding Nutrition, Health and Hygiene
Assam Agricultural University, Jorhat, Assam. (2011-2013)
Protective action of Black tea against oral cancer, in relation to genetic polymorphisms amongst betel quid chewers in Eastern and North-Eastern India
VIMS, Kolkata, (2011-2013)
Development of new Neutraceutical product for Nootropic and Anti-stress agent from Indigenous Plant Beverage Black Tea (Camellia sinensis) - a pharmaco-clinical study
Calcutta University, Viharilal College (2011-2013)
Application of Nanotechnology for improvement of bioefficacy of Tea Polyphenols
Vellore Institute of Technology, Vellore (2011-2014)
Studies on Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) and its standardization for use in tea plantation
Waste Management
TRA, Jorhat, Assam, (2011-2014)
Bio-Intensive integrated management of looper caterpillar pests (Geometridae: Lepidoptera) of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) in North-east India with special emphasis on entomopathogenic viruses
TRA, Nagrakata Subdivision, Jalpaiguri (2011-2013)
Nutritional Ecology of Tea Loopers on Natural and Artificial Diets from Darjeeling, Terai and the Dooars
North Bengal University, Darjeeling, (2011-2014)
Studies on the Red Rust and Fusarium die back : increasing concern of tea growers in North East India
TRA, Jorhat, Assam
Effect of tea polyphenols Epigallocatechin gallate and Theaflavin on stem cell renewal pathways in oral lesions induced by tobacco related carcinogen N-nitrosodiethyl amine and human oral cancer cell lines for chemopreventive and therapeutic purpose
CNCI-Kolkata (2012-2014)
Evaluation of Immunomodulatory activity of Black Tea (Camelia sinensis) Extract in Rheumatoid Arthritis : An Invitro Study of Expression of Inflamatory Molucules and Cytokines in Synovial Fluid and Tissue Cells of Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis
IPGMER, Kolkata (2012-2015)
Selection and evaluation of new planting materials from existing seed population of Tea suitable for Dooars, Terai and Darjeeling agro-climatic conditions
TRA, Nagrakata-Sub Station, Nagrakata, Jalpaiguri,
Generation of haploids in tea
UPASI Tea Research Foundation, Valparai,
Status and Response of Micronutrients (Zinc, Boron and Manganese) in Texturally Different Tea Soil of Assam
TRA, Jorhat, Assam (2012-2015)
Integrated nutrient management in tea by exploitation of native PGPR Bioinoculants for higher productivity and soil health
Soil health
Beneficial effect of Tea Extract against smokeless Tobacco induced oral mucosal damage : Toxicological assessment
Calcutta University in collaboration with VIMS (2012-2015)
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