Chemistry and Bioprospecting / Major Areas
Research Activities
Objectives
Long term:
Bioprospecting of renewable forest resources
Short term:
Bioassay directed isolation and characterization of bioactive compounds of medicinal, therapeutic, phytoceutical, nutraceutical and biopesticidal importance and value addition.
Development and commercialization of biopesticides; bioboosters and biocolourant through industrial collaboration.
Our research areas focus on Bioprospecting of renewable forest resources which includes
Biopesticides : Non edible Tree borne oil based, microbial and botanical based..
Bioboosters : Organic based biobooster
Biocolourant : Natural colourant
Biofuel: Bioethanol & Biobutanol
Biodegradable containers : Chitosan based materials
Biocure : Using medicinal plants
Tribal development programmes and transfer of technology
Extension and education