Department of Oilseeds
Constituent Department of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore
About Department of Oilseeds
Background, academic mission, and departmental profile
The Department of Oilseeds is located at northern side of the university main campus. It is functioning under the Directorate of Centre for Plant Breeding and Genetics. This centre is one of the important oilseed research centres in Tamil Nadu and India. This station is situated at an elevation of 426.72 m and between 11oN latitude and 77oE longitude. The average rainfall received at this centre is around 640 mm per year. The distribution of rainfall during southwest and northeast monsoon is 28% and 49 % respectively to the total rainfall. At present, research work on sunflower, groundnut and sesame are being carried out at this centre. Other research stations concentrated on oilseed research are Vridhachalam, Yethapur, Tindivanam, Srivilliputhur and Aliyarnagar.
Department of Oilseeds
Center for Plant Breeding and Genetics
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
Coimbatore - 641 003
Tamil Nadu
India
Phone No : 91-422-2450812
E-mail : [email protected]
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Common queries about Department of Oilseeds
Where is the Department of Oilseeds located?
The Department of Oilseeds is an academic teaching department of Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, located in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?
Admissions to courses offered by Department of Oilseeds are conducted as per Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.
What qualifications are awarded by Department of Oilseeds?
Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore.