Biotechnology and Bioinformatics

☑ Development of suitable technologies for the conservation and sustainable utilization of the genetic resources of the nation mainly focusing of Western Ghats region of Kerala and translating the outcome for practical conservation and public utilities. The targeted genetic resources include that of medicinal plants, orchids, cardamom and bamboo.
☑ Bio-production and metabolic profiling of plant-specific compounds.
☑ Functional genomics and population genetics of cardamom and medicinal plants.
☑ Bioinformatics research focussing on validation of the efficacy of medicinal properties of selected plants through in silico, in vitro and in vivo screening and identification of lead molecules.
☑ Development of biodiversity databases.