1. Research and Development

Teak

• Identified superior genotypes from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Chhattisgarh.
• Developed micropropagation protocols for large-scale production.
• Conducted clonal trials across states for performance evaluation.
• Genetic fidelity testing of clones established.
• Biotech, HiFi Biotech, Santhi Clonal Nursery, DevLeela Biotech, Kyros Agritech & Tropical Biosciences.

Bamboo

• Tissue culture mass production of seven bamboo species.
• Extended seed viability in Bambusa bambos to 36 months.

Melia dubia

• Recognized as DUS Centre for Melia dubia.
• Established germplasm banks at Panampally and Thalamalai.
• Registered farmer’s variety GK 10 under PPV & FRA, GoI.
• Conducted clonal trials across locations for performance evaluation.

Medicinal Plants

• Initiated hairy root cultures in Aegle marmelos, Gmelina arborea, Oroxylum indicum, Premna integrifolia and Nicotiana tabacum.
• First report on genome size of endangered Saraca asoca (~1430 Mb).

Neem

• Documented recovery from neem decline and incidence of Tea Mosquito Bug.
• Enhanced azadirachtin (aza) yield in callus suspension cultures.
• Established neem trial with accessions from 200 trees at Neyveli Research Station.

Madhuca longifolia

• 500 plants propagated through cleft grafting.
• Phytochemical profiling of flowers, seeds, and leaves (GC-MS).
• Established clonal orchards and germplasm resources.
• Documented Indigenous Traditional Knowledge (ITK).
• Demonstrated anticancer properties in Madhuca extracts.

Dalbergia latifolia

• Established clonal trials, germplasm banks, and progeny trials.
• Identified antioxidant, antimicrobial, and antidiabetic properties of extracts.

Other R&D Initiatives

• Orthoptera diversity: discovered 4 new grasshopper species and published identification keys.
• Hill Area Development Programmes: climate impact studies on Shola species; developed field guide to Nilgiri flora; value addition of Acacia flowers for livelihood.

2. Bioprospecting and Product Development

Biopesticides

• Oil-based: Vilvekam (Bael seed oil), Hy-Act (Hydnocarpus), Tree PALH, Simca BC (Simarouba).
• Microbial: Ento-fight NaSa (Nigrospora sphaerica).
• Green insecticides: Crawl Clean (botanical mix).

Bioboosters and Biofertilizers

• Tree Rich Biobooster (organic biomass-based).
• Vermico-IPM (instant organic potting mixture).

Natural Colourants & Value-Added Products

• Tara Red (from Tamarindus indica).
• Natural extracts from Careya arborea and Eucalyptus.
• Royalseema Red Sanders Soap (with antimicrobial properties).
• Home Garden Kit with saplings, biobooster, and insecticide.
• Tara Red Jam (patented process).
• Herbal Hand Sanitizer (plant-extract based).
• DYECOP natural dyed masks (90% BFE efficiency).
• Mosquito-repellent agarbattis from eucalyptus waste.

Technology Transfer and Partnerships

• Licensed teak tissue culture technologies to multiple biotech firms.
• Commercial tissue culture protocol for mahogany, bamboos, and eucalypts.
• MoUs with industry partners for scaling TC production.
• Public–private partnerships for eco-friendly bioproduct commercialization.

Livelihood, Outreach, and Tribal Development

• IFGTB recognized as Centre of Excellence by Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
• Infrastructure support for livelihood initiatives.
• SHGs trained in Tree Rich Biobooster and Tara Red Jam production.
• Seed Production System (SPS) for NTFPs in Attappadi Hills.
• Training in sustainable harvest of Terminalia and other NTFPs.
• Short films on tribal development, biopesticides, and tissue culture.

Training and Capacity Building

• Hands-on training in tissue culture, nursery practices, molecular markers, HPLC, GC/MS/MS.
• Training for IFS officers on bioprospecting and biopiracy.
• Women empowerment through SHG-based product development.
• Knowledge dissemination on “Wealth out of Waste”.
• Capacity building for Tamil Nadu Greening Mission staff.

Recognition and Certification

• IFGTB identified as Centre of Excellence by Ministry of Tribal Affairs.
• Organic certification for Tree Rich Biobooster.
• FSSAI approval and process patent for Tara Red Jam.
• Trademarks and patents for bioproducts (biopesticides, soaps, sanitizers, dyes).